Kemençe 19th century

"Kemençe," a 19th century musical instrument by Baron Baronak (1834–1900) is now part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York City. The pear-shaped body, crafted from wood and inlaid with mother-of-pearl, gives the instrument a distinctly traditional aesthetic. This type of kemençe, a three-stringed bowed fiddle, is a traditional musical instrument found in various cultures in the Middle East, particularly in Turkey, where it remains popular for its melodic and evocative sounds.