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

Artwork Details

TitleStringed Instrument
MediumShell, wood, parchment
DimensionsL. 83.8 cm (33 in.); W. of body 15.2 cm (6 in.)
ClassificationChordophone-Lute-plucked-unfretted
DepartmentMusical Instruments
Datelate 19th century
Credit LineThe Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndian
Date Range1850 – 1900

Provenance

CountryIndia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 500818