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

Artwork Details

TitleSmall Sitar
MediumWood, gourd, string, paint
DimensionsW. 15.2 x L. 85.1cm (6 x 33 1/2in.)
ClassificationChordophone-Lute-plucked-fretted
DepartmentMusical Instruments
Datelate 19th–early 20th century
Credit LineGift of Miss Alice Getty, 1946
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndian
Date Range1870 – 1918

Provenance

CountryIndia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 505236