Flag of IndiaMusical InstrumentsAerophone-Blow Hole-side-blown flute (transverse)mid-20th century

Artwork Details

TitleVeenu
MediumBamboo
DimensionsL. 54.1 cm (21-5/16 in.)
ClassificationAerophone-Blow Hole-side-blown flute (transverse)
DepartmentMusical Instruments
Datemid-20th century
Credit LineGift of the Government of Tamil Nadu, 1978
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndian
Date Range1933 – 1967

Provenance

CityMadras
CountryIndia

More aerophone-blow hole-side-blown flute (transverse) from the Indian tradition

F
late 19th centuryFlute
M
ca. 1885Murali
V
ca. 1825–89Vamsa
F
19th centuryFlute
P
late 19th centuryPawa

Artifacts from Madras, India

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possibly 17th centurySpear
T
late 19th centuryToomeri
N
20th centuryNāgasvaram
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 503166