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1986.39.22

Necked box lute. Bridge of wood and animal bone detached from lute. [FC 17/11/2008]

1986.39.22

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Collection type
Object
Description
Necked box lute. Bridge of wood and animal bone detached from lute. [FC 17/11/2008]
Long description
Necked box lute with 5 strings, one missing and six pegs. Inlaid decoration of animal bone on neck and around peg box. Gourd with leaf decoration carved into surface. Bridge of wood and animal bone detached from lute. [FC 17/11/2008]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Date / Period
Date made: On or before 1914
Date collected
By 1914
Acquisition information
Transferred: 1986
Materials and processes
Material Wood Plant, Material Brass Metal, Material Animal Ivory Tooth, Material Membrane, Process Carpentered, Process Decorated, Process Strung, Process Perforated, Process Inlaid, Process Appliqué
Dimensions
Width 310 mm, Depth 198 mm, Length 1181 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1986.39.22

Search terms: Music, Musical Instrument, Bowed Lute