Musical InstrumentsChordophone-Lute-plucked-frettedlate 19th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Tambora |
| Medium | Wood |
| Dimensions | L. 124.5 cm (49 in.); Diameter of body 5.1 cm (2 in.); D. 24.1 cm (9-1/2 in.) |
| Classification | Chordophone-Lute-plucked-fretted |
| Department | Musical Instruments |
| Date | late 19th century |
| Credit Line | The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Indian |
| Date Range | 1850 – 1900 |
Provenance
| City | Chennai (Madras) |
| Country | India |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 500801