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Taus

This musical stringed instrument is played with a bow. The fanciful use of the peacock (taus) shape for the main body is common. The body in the form of a peacock, lacquered with feathers in the tail; the neck long, with frets, and partly lacquered.

  • Date:
    19th century (made)
  • Maker:
    Unknown
  • Collection:
    Victoria and Albert Museum
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  • Place of production:
    India
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  • Materials:Lacquered wood and peacock feathers
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  • Repository:Victoria and Albert Museum
  • Measurements:Height: 38.1 cm, Width: 103.5 cm