Musical Instrument
18th century-19th century (made)
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Sarinda with bow. A violin hollowed out of a block of wood, carved at the back, and the neck ending in the figure of a bird. It has three catgut stings.
Object details
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| Parts | This object consists of 2 parts.
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| Brief description | Sarinda, with bow, wood. Hindu |
| Physical description | Sarinda with bow. A violin hollowed out of a block of wood, carved at the back, and the neck ending in the figure of a bird. It has three catgut stings. |
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| Credit line | Purchase (Engel Collection) |
| Object history | Purchase (Engel Collection). This acquisition information reflects that found in the Museum records (Asia Department registers and/or Central Inventory) as part of a 2023 provenance research project. |
| Bibliographic reference | Bor, J. and Bruguiere, P. Gloire des Princes: Louange des Dieux, Musee de la Musique, 2003.
p. 120, cat. no. 61 |
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| Accession number | 180-1882 |
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| Record created | June 25, 2009 |
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