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Horse Bell

6th century
Not on view

Artwork Details

Object Information
  • Title: Horse Bell
  • Period: Kofun period (ca. 300–710)
  • Date: 6th century
  • Culture: Japan
  • Medium: Bronze
  • Dimensions: H. 5 3/4 in. (14.6 cm); W. 3 5/8 in. (9.2 cm); D. 2 in. (5.1 cm)
  • Classification: Metalwork
  • Credit Line: The Harry G. C. Packard Collection of Asian Art, Gift of Harry G. C. Packard, and Purchase, Fletcher, Rogers, Harris Brisbane Dick, and Louis V. Bell Funds, Joseph Pulitzer Bequest, and The Annenberg Fund Inc. Gift, 1975
  • Object Number: 1975.268.396
  • Curatorial Department: Asian Art
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