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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Tibetan
Title:Elephant bell
Type:Adornment
Materials:Metal, brass (?)
Place Made:Asia; Tibet
Measurements:Overall: 5 1/2 in x 4 13/16 in x .127 m; 14 cm x 12.2 cm x 7/16 ft
Narrative Inscription:  No inscription.
Accession Number:  MH 4.J.SIII
Credit Line:Source and date of acquisition unknown
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum

Description:
A heavy round bell with teeth underneath protecting the clapper. Three teeth are broken and missing.

Tags:
musical instruments; ceremonies

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