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Musical instrument of the tanpura type
Musical instrument of the tanpura type

Musical instrument of the tanpura type

Place of Originprobably Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh State, India
Dateapprox. 1800-1900
MaterialsWood with ivory inlay and painted decoration
DimensionsH. 36 3/4 in x W. 9 1/4 in x D. 6 3/4 in, H. 93.3 cm x W. 23.5 cm x D. 17.1 cm
Credit LineGift of Daniel L. and Merel P. Glaubiger
Object number2015.68
DepartmentSouth Asian Art
ClassificationsMusical Instruments
On View
Not on view
Subject
  • lute
Hand drum
approx. 1800-1900
Ritual Drum
1900-1950
Koto
1700-1850
Long horn
approx. 1700-1800
Mouth organ (sho)
approx. 1800-1900
Chang horn
1900-1950
Trumpet
approx. 1900-1930