Sitar
Object type: Sitar
Department: Musical Instruments
Culture: Indian
Artist: Unknown
Artist role: Maker
Date: late 19th or early 20th century
Medium: Wood, gourd, ivory, metal
Dimensions: L. 141.4 cm (55-3/4 in.);  D. 30.5 cm (12 in.);  W. 40.2 cm (15-13/16 in.)
Classification: Chordophone-Lute-plucked-fretted
Geography:     India  
Credit line: Gift of Paul F. Walter, 2003
Accession year: 2003