Musical InstrumentsChordophone-Lute-plucked-frettedmid-20th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Tanbur |
| Medium | Wood (mulberry), bone (probably sheep), metal. |
| Dimensions | L. 44 1/16 × W. 7 5/16 × D. 6 11/16 in. (111.9 × 18.5 × 17 cm) Body L. 11 in. (28 cm) |
| Classification | Chordophone-Lute-plucked-fretted |
| Department | Musical Instruments |
| Date | mid-20th century |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mark and Greta Slobin, 2015 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Afghan |
| Date Range | 1950 – 1968 |
Provenance
| City | Kabul |
| Country | Afghanistan |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 690475