Elephant Bell
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The design of this bell is typical of southeast Asian animal bells. This one, like smaller identical bells worn by water buffalo, was mounted upon a yoke.
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Not on view
The design of this bell is typical of southeast Asian animal bells. This one, like smaller identical bells worn by water buffalo, was mounted upon a yoke.
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Title: Elephant Bell
Date: late 20th century
Geography: Thailand
Culture: Thai
Medium: Metal, wood
Dimensions: H. 52 x W. 14 x Breadth. 28.2cm (21 x 5 1/2 x 15in)
Classification: Idiophone-Struck-bell
Credit Line: Gift of Herbert J. Harris, 1986
Accession Number: 1986.467.86
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