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Indian Stringed Tanpura with Ivory Inlay and Floral Decoration

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Indian Stringed Tanpura with Ivory Inlay and Floral Decoration
Indian Stringed Tanpura with Ivory Inlay and Floral Decoration

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Title: Indian Stringed Tanpura with Ivory Inlay and Floral Decoration with case

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Medium: wood

Dimensions: 17 x 57 x 16 inches

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Description: The Tanpura is a four to six stringed fretless instrument made of wood, and usually combined with gourd. It provides the performing artist(s) with a tonic reference and enriches the background with its unique harmonic drone. Tanpura was most probably included as a part of a classical music ensemble since the seventeenth century.

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Condition: In generally good condition.

Provenance: Haribhau Vishwanath Musicals, Bombay; James J. White Collection

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