Musical InstrumentsChordophone-Lute-plucked-unfretted20th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Tambura |
| Medium | Gourd, wood, bone, ivory, steel |
| Dimensions | L. 104.1 cm (41 in.); W. 25.4 cm (10 in.); D. 20.3 cm (8 in.) |
| Classification | Chordophone-Lute-plucked-unfretted |
| Department | Musical Instruments |
| Date | 20th century |
| Credit Line | Gift of the Todes Family, 1986 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Indian |
| Date Range | 1901 – 2000 |
Provenance
| Country | India |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 503338