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Instrument and Bow


Fish-shaped, the back formed of pieces of gourd, the key-board of wood fretted, inlaid with ivory and the belly of parchment. Five principal and nine sympathetic strings.


Object details

Object type
Parts
This object consists of 3 parts.

  • Stringed Instrument
  • Bow (Chordophone Component)
  • Stringed Instrument Bridge
Brief description
Mina Sarangi, fish shaped
Physical description
Fish-shaped, the back formed of pieces of gourd, the key-board of wood fretted, inlaid with ivory and the belly of parchment. Five principal and nine sympathetic strings.
Dimensions
  • Length: 36.5in
  • Width: 5in
Credit line
Presented by Rajah Sir Sourindro Mohun Tagore, Kt., Mus. Doc
Collection
Accession number
IS.41-1890

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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