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Indian Stringed Veena with Gold Leaf and Ivory Inlay

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Indian Stringed Veena with Gold Leaf and Ivory Inlay
Indian Stringed Veena with Gold Leaf and Ivory Inlay

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Title: Indian Stringed Veena with Gold Leaf, Painted Decoration and Ivory Inlay

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Medium: wood, various inlays and gold leaf

Dimensions: 15 x 52 x 15 inches

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Description: The Veena is a four to six stringed fretless instrument made of wood, and usually combined with 2 gourds. 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 apart from an accumulation of surface dirt.

Provenance: James J. White Collection

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