A SARINDA (BOWED LUTE), AFGHANISTAN OR PAKISTAN, 20TH CENTURY
A SARINDA (BOWED LUTE), AFGHANISTAN OR PAKISTAN, 20TH CENTURY
wood with mirror glass, polychrome tassels and carved zigzag decoration, the bodies of inverted egg-shape, with deep lobed indentations on either side, the lower section forming a hide-faced resonator, the tapered short neck supporting a rectangular headstock set with turned tuning pegs, cloth strap with iron attachments, 62cm
The sarinda is, played in upright position with a bow, found in India, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
From the Collection of Pip Rau
For an introduction to the collection, please see Lot 1 in this sale
Condition Report:
Various areas of damage and losses
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A SARINDA (BOWED LUTE), AFGHANISTAN OR PAKISTAN, 20TH CENTURY
wood with mirror glass, polychrome tassels and carved zigzag decoration, the bodies of inverted egg-shape, with deep lobed indentations on either side, the lower section forming a hide-faced resonator, the tapered short neck supporting a rectangular headstock set with turned tuning pegs, cloth strap with iron attachments, 62cm
The sarinda is, played in upright position with a bow, found in India, Pakistan and Afghanistan.
From the Collection of Pip Rau
For an introduction to the collection, please see Lot 1 in this sale
Condition Report:
Various areas of damage and losses