Lute

This waisted lute, or rabab, comes from North West India and dates to the early 19th century.

The waisted lute, or rabab is made of wood, is covered with leather and painted in a floral scroll design. When played, it rests on the player's knee and is bowed.

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Online ID:	000-180-000-569-C
Image Rights Holder:	National Museums Scotland
Project:	0504: National Museums Scotland Part 2 Project description \| View all records in project
Ref:	National Museums Scotland A.1980.368
Date:	Early 19th century Early 19th century AD
Material:	Wood covered with leather
Dimensions:	790.00 mm L x 170.00 mm W x 220.00 mm deep
What:	Rabab / lute, waisted
Subject:	Musical instruments
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Where:	India
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Description:	Rabab or waisted lute of wood, covered with leather painted in a floral scroll design: North West India, early 19th century AD
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