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Turhā and Karnā are straight trumpets which came to India with the spread of Islam. They are used in the royal Muslim naubat (wind and drum) temple and procession ensembles.
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Title: Karnā (Trumpet)
Date: late 19th century
Geography: India
Culture: Indian
Medium: Brass
Dimensions:
47 3/4 × 5 7/8 × 6 1/2 in. (121.3 × 14.9 × 16.5 cm)
Diameter (Of bell): 5 1/2 in. (14 cm)
Classification: Aerophone-Lip Vibrated-trumpet / trombone
Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Object Number: 89.4.1333
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