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1910.77.2

Zither of parallel reeds with strings and split from the surface, with two striking devices.

1910.77.2

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Collection type
Object
Description
Zither of parallel reeds with strings and split from the surface, with two striking devices.
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Southern India
Person
Field collector London Missionary Society
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1910
Date collected
By 1910
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1910 Bequeathed: 1939
Materials and processes
Material Reed Plant, Process Split, Process Tied
Dimensions
Length x Width 323 x 225 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1910.77.2

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Zither