The Metropolitan Museum of Art - Karnal

Karnal

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Karnal

Date:: 19th century
Geography:: Salyan District, Rapti Zone, Nepal
Medium:: Brass
Dimensions:: L.: 71.7 cm (28-3/16 in.) ;(Bell Diam.: ca. 24 cm (9-7/16 in.)
Classification:: Aerophone-Lip Vibrated
Credit Line:: Gift of Krishna Man Manandhar, 1986
Accession Number:: 1986.352.7

This artwork is currently on display in Gallery 681

Description

KARNĀL
The long conical trumpet is used singly or in pairs and may substitute for or play in contrast with the narsinga. Both instruments may join together to supply idiosyncratic fanfares.
Collected in Salyān, Rāptī District, Nepal. 19th cent.
Gift of Krishna Man Manandhar, 1986. 1986.352.7
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What
Metal (59,364)

Copper alloy (16,630)

Musical instruments (5,241)

Brass (3,505)

Aerophones (2,182)

Trumpets (215)

Trombones (172)
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Asia (68,071)

Nepal (195)
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Heilbrunn Timeline of Art History
South Asia and the Himalayan Region, 1800–1900 A.D.

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