Bell

ca. 1875–89

Not on view

This is a cast bronze bell missing its internal clapper. The bell has four pointed scallops around the rim and is decorated with bead that decorate the circumference of the bell.

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Title: Bell
Date: ca. 1875–89
Culture: European
Medium: Bronze
Dimensions: Overall: H: 8.8 cm (3-7/16 in.), Wt.: 253 grams (.55 lb.), Greatest Diam. : 7.8 cm (3-1/16 in.)
Classification: Idiophone-Struck-bell-clapper
Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Object Number: 89.4.2603
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments

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