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Maker(s):Unknown
Culture:Iran
Title:Bell
Date Made:800-600 BCE
Type:Sculpture
Materials:Bronze
Place Made:Asia; Iran; Luristan
Measurements:Overall: 1 3/8 in x 7/8 in x 7/8 in; 3.5 cm x 2.2 cm x 2.2 cm
Accession Number:  MH 1973.4.9.A(c).I
Credit Line:Gift of Cedric H. Marks
Museum Collection:  Mount Holyoke College Art Museum
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Description:
Small conical bell with stylized horse atop with what used to be a small hole in the center of the horse's body, which is now filled in by rust. The clapper is fused to the inside of the bell, which has an overall copper green patina.

Tags:
ancient; archaeology

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