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Old Rare Afghan Musical Instrument like a Sculpture

$1,437.77
£1,070.33
€1,200
CA$1,969.39
A$2,190.39
CHF 1,143.75
MX$26,654.72
NOK 14,607.48
SEK 13,699.24
DKK 9,135.18
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Lovely old "Saranji", rare Afghan musical instrument. It's an oriental lute from Naxçivan, the town which owes its origine to the tribe Nakh. In Your home it may be like a sculpture ! May be it is very ancient, but I think: from 18th century. O/5308.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 20.87 in (53 cm)Width: 7.88 in (20 cm)Depth: 5.91 in (15 cm)
  • Style:
    Other (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    18th Century
  • Condition:
    Minor losses.
  • Seller Location:
    Alessandria, IT
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1379219190152

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