late 19th century
Iran
Object qualities
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Objectmusical instrument: Darabukka
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Type of arts & crafts
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Mediumclay, polychrome
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SizeHeight: 14 1/2 in. (36.8 cm) Diameter (Of head): 6 1/2 in. (16.5 cm)
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Geography details
Iran -
Country today
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Datelate 19th century
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CultureArabian or Iranian
Source of information
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Type of sourceDatabase “Metropolitan Museum of Art”
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Fund that the source refers toMetropolitan Museum of Art
Description
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Darabukka, a single-headed, goblet-shaped drum. The ceramic body is painted with geometric designs and calligraphy which appears upside down in this photo but is easily read when the instrument is played.
