String Instrument
1972.02.0001B
Basic Information
| Artifact Identification | String Instrument (1972.02.0001B) |
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| Classification/ Nomenclature |
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| Artist/Maker | None |
| Geographic Location | |
| Period/Date | Republic?, 1900–1972? |
| Culture | Indian |
Physical Analysis
| Dimension 1 (Length) | 41.4 cm |
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| Dimension 2 (Width) | 7.6 cm |
| Dimension 3 (Depth) | 6.6 cm |
| Weight | 100 g |
| Measuring Remarks | None |
| Materials | Textile--Synthetic, Plant--Wood, Paper |
| Manufacturing Processes | Carved |
| Munsell Color Information | Light Yellowish Brown (10YR 7/4) -ns |
Research Remarks
| Published Description | THE SOUND OF MUSIC: Rich and poor alike could relax to the sounds of traditional Indian musical instruments. The broad-necked lute, or sitar, contained seven melody-drone strings and eleven sympathetic strings. A snake skin band inbued ceremonial significance to a traditional Indian flute. Wood, paper and wire made a simple string instrument for the lower classes. -String instrument. 72.2.1. |
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| Description | N/A |
| Comparanda | N/A |
| Bibliography | N/A |
Artifact History
| Archaeological Data | N/A |
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| Credit Line/Dedication | Gift of L. E. Card |
| Reproduction | No |
| Reproduction Information | N/A |