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Vina, c. 1850. Creator: Unknown.

Vina, c. 1850. Many paintings of Indian court life depict female musicians holding and playing this kind of lightweight stringed instrument. Throughout most of Mughal history, music was a constant component of the courtly experience. During the early years of the Cleveland Museum of Art, arms and armor, jewelry, and musical instruments like this vina were among the first donated works.

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Title: Vina, c. 1850. Creator: Unknown.

Caption: Vina, c. 1850. Many paintings of Indian court life depict female musicians holding and playing this kind of lightweight stringed instrument. Throughout most of Mughal history, music was a constant component of the courtly experience. During the early years of the Cleveland Museum of Art, arms and armor, jewelry, and musical instruments like this vina were among the first donated works

Credit: Album / Heritage Art/Heritage Images

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Image size: 6000 × 7964 px | 136.7 MB

Print size: 50.8 × 67.4 cm | 2362.2 × 3135.4 in (300 dpi)

Keywords: 1858-1947 • BRITISH PERIOD • CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART, THE • COPPER ALLOY FRETS • INDIA • INDIAN • IRON ALLOY STRINGS (WITH ONE MODERN COPPER REPLACEMENT) • IRON ALLOY STRINGS • MUSICAL INSTRUMENT • PAINTED AND GILDED WOOD WITH IVORY VENEERS AND INLAY • WITH ONE MODERN COPPER REPLACEMENT