Flag of IndiaMusical InstrumentsChordophone-Lute-plucked-frettedlate 19th or early 20th century

By Unknown

Artwork Details

TitleSitar
MediumWood, gourd, ivory, metal
DimensionsL. 141.4 cm (55-3/4 in.); D. 30.5 cm (12 in.); W. 40.2 cm (15-13/16 in.)
ClassificationChordophone-Lute-plucked-fretted
DepartmentMusical Instruments
Datelate 19th or early 20th century
Credit LineGift of Paul F. Walter, 2003
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndian
Date Range1870 – 1925

Provenance

CountryIndia

Other Works by Unknown

3 other works by this artist are in the collection.

VC
ca. 1870sVisiting card
P
ca. 1950Photograph
P
1946Photograph

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 503573