Musical InstrumentsChordophone-Lute-plucked-frettedlate 19th–early 20th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Sitar |
| Medium | Mahogany, ivory, brass, gourd |
| Dimensions | W. 10 × L. 42 in. (25.4 × 106.7 cm) |
| Classification | Chordophone-Lute-plucked-fretted |
| Department | Musical Instruments |
| Date | late 19th–early 20th century |
| Credit Line | Gift of Miss Alice Getty, 1946 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Indian |
| Date Range | 1870 – 1910 |
Provenance
| Country | India |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 505256