Flag of IndiaMusical InstrumentsAerophone-Reed Vibrated-double reedlate 19th century

Artwork Details

TitleToomeri
MediumWood, metal
DimensionsL. 53.3 cm (21 in.); Bell Diam. 8.6 cm (3-3/8 in.)
ClassificationAerophone-Reed Vibrated-double reed
DepartmentMusical Instruments
Datelate 19th century
Credit LineThe Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndian
Date Range1850 – 1900

Provenance

CityMadras
CountryIndia

More aerophone-reed vibrated-double reed from the Indian tradition

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late 19th centuryNāgasvaram
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late 19th centuryNagasara
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20th centuryNāgasvaram
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late 19th centurySahnai

Artifacts from Madras, India

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possibly 17th centurySpear
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mid-20th centuryVeenu
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 500765