Tār, 19th century, Azerbaijan, Armenia or Georgia, Azerbaijani, wood, lamb skin?, wire, gut, metal, bone, Overall: x

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Tār, 19th century, Azerbaijan, Armenia or Georgia, Azerbaijani, wood, lamb skin?, wire, gut, metal, bone, Overall: x (7 x 35 1/2in.), Chordophone-Lute-plucked-fretted, The tār first appeared around Shiraz and was quickly adopted in Afghanistan and Caucasia where it was modified. The bodies upper section of these tārs are oval in shape differing from the heart-shaped Iranian style

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Photo credit: © Artokoloro / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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