Musical InstrumentsChordophone-Lute-plucked-unfretted19th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Tambura |
| Medium | Gourd, wood, ivory, bone, paint, steel |
| Dimensions | L: 92.5 cm (36-7/16 in.); W: 23.3 cm (9-3/16 in.); D: 18.4 cm (7-1/4 in.) |
| Classification | Chordophone-Lute-plucked-unfretted |
| Department | Musical Instruments |
| Date | 19th century |
| Credit Line | The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Indian |
| Date Range | 1801 – 1900 |
Provenance
| Country | India |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 500758