Musical InstrumentsChordophone-Lute-plucked-frettedca. 1972Artwork Details
| Title | Small Sitar |
| Medium | Wood, gourd, metal, bone |
| Dimensions | H. 26 x W. 30.1 x L. 96.5cm (10 1/4 x 11 7/8 x 38in.) |
| Classification | Chordophone-Lute-plucked-fretted |
| Department | Musical Instruments |
| Date | ca. 1972 |
| Credit Line | Gift of Premila and C.S. Narasimhan, 2008 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Indian |
| Date Range | 1970 – 1975 |
Provenance
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| Country | India |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 505638