Flag of IndiaMusical InstrumentsChordophone-Lute-plucked-frettedlate 19th century

Artwork Details

TitleSitar
MediumWood, gourd, ivory
DimensionsL. 46 in. (116.8 cm)
ClassificationChordophone-Lute-plucked-fretted
DepartmentMusical Instruments
Datelate 19th century
Credit LineThe Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndian
Date Range1885 – 1902

Provenance

CountryIndia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 505435