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: National Museums Scotland Part 2
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  A.1980.368
• Date: Early 19th century
  Early 19th century AD
  
• Material: Wood covered with leather
  Rabab / lute, waisted
  
• Dimensions: 790.00 mm L x 170.00 mm W x 220.00 mm deep
  
• What: Rabab / lute, waisted
  
• Subject: Musical instruments
  
• Who:
• 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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