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Mohan Singh & Co. Sitar with Bone Inlay and Rose Carving with Case, Circa 1950

Item Details

Brand Mohan Singh & Co.
Instrument Materials Bone, Wood, Metal, Gourd
Body Length (in.) 48
Label Mohan Singh & Co. paper label on the sitar neck and case lid.
Case Materials Wood, Metal, Fabric
Period Mid-20th Century
Date 1947–1959

Condition

- varnish loss and lifting on gourds; broken and loose strings; oxidization to metal; past repair to bridge; discoloration to bone inlay; abrasions; residue; water damage and staining to case; fading to fabric; scratches and veneer loss to exterior of case.

Dimensions

17.0" W x 51.0" H x 14.0" D

- measures case; sitar total length measures 48" and the tumba measures 13.5"W.

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Item #

ITMGQ67225

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