Flag of IndiaMusical InstrumentsChordophone-Lute-plucked-frettedca. 1935

Artwork Details

TitleVina (ekanda vina)
MediumWood, papier-mâché, metal, bone
DimensionsH. 34 x W. 36 x L. 125cm (13 3/8 x 14 3/16 x 49 3/16in.)
ClassificationChordophone-Lute-plucked-fretted
DepartmentMusical Instruments
Dateca. 1935
Credit LineGift of Premila and C.S. Narasimhan, 2008
Object PageView at The Met

Cultural Origin

CultureIndian
Date Range1930 – 1940

Provenance

CountryIndia

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Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Object 505637