Sitar

1941.01.0004

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Basic Information

Artifact Identification Sitar   (1941.01.0004)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication T&E
  2. :
  3. Musical T&E
  4. :
  5. Musical Instruments
Artist/Maker None
Geographic Location
Period/Date Colonial, 1900 – 1941
Culture Indian

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 120.3 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 29.2 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) 26.0 cm
Weight 1583 g
Measuring Remarks None
Materials Plant--Wood, Plant--Gourd, Animal--Tooth--Ivory, Metal
Manufacturing Processes Cast--Lost Wax
Munsell Color Information Strong Brown (7.5YR 4/8 ) -ns Light Gray ( 5R 8/1) -ns

Research Remarks

Published Description N/A
Description N/A
Comparanda N/A
Bibliography N/A

Artifact History

Archaeological Data N/A
Credit Line/Dedication Gift of School of Music, UIUC
Reproduction no
Reproduction Information N/A

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