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Sitar

Place createdIndia, Asia

Mediumnative woods, ivory, metal, bamboo, hair, string

DimensionsPart (instrument): 33 15/16 × 5 13/16 × 1 1/2 in. (86.2 × 14.7 × 3.8 cm)
Part (bow): 27 13/16 × 7/16 in. (70.6 × 1.1 cm)

ClassificationsMusical Instruments

DepartmentSouth Asian Art, Islamic Art and Antiquities

Credit LineGift of William H. Doane

Accession Number1914.44

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