VINTAGE 50-YEAR OLD SITAR 20" LONG - HAND CARVED BASE

Description

This lot is for a vintage small sitar. It measures about 20" long in total. I am sure that there is a technical name for this type of sitar-looking instrument, but I cannot find any reference to it.
I personally bought this in an open bazaar in Delhi, India in 1972. So it is at least 49 years old. Bazaars usually sell older items, but it is not unusual to find "new' items in these areas. This can be 49 years old  - or it can be a lot older. I bought it back then as a souvenir and had it ever since.
It is mostly in good to very good condition, but it is missing 1 string. The strings are made of metal. The gourde-like base appears to be of hand-carved quality, in my opinion.
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Monoj Kumar Sardar India Sitar with Hardshell Case
Description
Welcome to All Music Inc's Musicdungeon, you are looking at a really cool piece.
This is the Monoj Kumar Sardar India Sitar.
This sitar measures 49" tall, 13" bottom bout, and 9" deep.
This sitar is in good overall condition, typical small marks from normal use.
This auction includes the hardshell case in pics.
This is your chance to get your hands on a good Calcutta sitar for the price you want
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Don't pass this by!
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