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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Tibetan
Title:Bell (Ghanta)
Date Made:18th-19th century
Type:Ceremonial
Materials:Bronze
Place Made:Asia; Tibet
Measurements:Overall: 6 3/4 in x 3 5/8 in; 17.1 cm x 9.2 cm
Narrative Inscription:  No inscription.
Accession Number:  MH 1903.11.J.I
Credit Line:Gift of Marcus Carleton, in memory of his mother, Celestia Carleton (Class of 1854)
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum

Description:
A bronze-made bell (ghanta) with decoration faded on its belly. A human face is decorated on the handle.

Tags:
missionaries

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