Photo of collection object Oud — Oud, late 1800s-early 1900s. Wood, gut, and metal, Overall: 81.3 x 33.7 cm (32 x 13 1/4 in.). The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr., 1918.350. CC0.

Oud

late 1800s-early 1900s

Maker Unknown

Islamic Art

Oud, late 1800s-early 1900s. Northern Saudi Arabia. Wood, gut, and metal; overall: 81.3 x 33.7 cm (32 x 13 1/4 in.). The Cleveland Museum of Art, The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr. 1918.350 The oud has influenced music traditions throughout the world by becoming the European lute, the Chinese pipa, and the Indonesian qanbūs.

Original Source

Maker/Artist: Maker Unknown
Classification: Musical Instrument
Formatted Medium: Wood, gut, and metal
Medium: wood, gut, metal
Dimensions: Overall: 81.3 x 33.7 cm (32 x 13 1/4 in.)
Inscribed: Inscription: Work of Alexander, going to New York 1892 Remark: Arabic text on the interior label.
Departments: Islamic Art
Accession Number: 1918.350
Credit Line: The Charles G. King, Jr. Collection. Gift of Ralph King in memory of Charles G. King, Jr.
Rights Statement: CC0