Musical InstrumentsChordophone-Lute-plucked-unfrettedearly 19th centuryArtwork Details
| Title | Tanjore Tāmbūra (male) |
| Medium | jackwood, rosewood, metal, bone |
| Dimensions | W. 38.1 x D. 25.4 x L. 146.1cm (15 x 10 x 57 1/2in.) |
| Classification | Chordophone-Lute-plucked-unfretted |
| Department | Musical Instruments |
| Date | early 19th century |
| Credit Line | Purchase, Frederick M. Lehman Bequest, 2008 |
| Object Page | View at The Met |
Cultural Origin
| Culture | Indian |
| Date Range | 1800 – 1825 |
Provenance
| Country | India |
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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 505818