Khew (Bell)
3rd quarter 19th century (made)
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Traditional domed shape bell with a loop and curved hook on top so that the bell can be suspended. A heart shaped clapper resembling a leaf is attached to the tongue.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cast iron. Gilded. |
| Brief description | A small Burmese gilt iron bell with a heart shaped clapper. Konbaung Dynasty (1752-1885).To be suspended from Buddhist religious buildings. ca. 3rd quarter 19th cen. |
| Physical description | Traditional domed shape bell with a loop and curved hook on top so that the bell can be suspended. A heart shaped clapper resembling a leaf is attached to the tongue. |
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| Object history | Historical significance: Such bells were presented as an act of merit to a pagoda and they are seen suspended around the eaves of the image house. |
| Bibliographic reference | S.F. Lu "Burmese Crafts", 1994, p. 134, pl 113 |
| Collection | |
| Accession number | 823-1874 |
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| Record created | March 6, 2001 |
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