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Cow Bell

19th century (?)
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Cow Bell
  • Maker: D. Christen
  • Date: 19th century (?)
  • Geography: Thun, Switzerland
  • Culture: Swiss
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dimensions: H. 189 mm, Diam. 233 mm, Wt. 3532 g
  • Classification: Idiophone-Struck-bell-clapper
  • Credit Line: The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
  • Object Number: 89.4.1662
  • Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments
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