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Bell

19th century (made)
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

A bronze bell for use in a Hindu temple. The handle is surmounted by an image of Shiva's mount, Nandi, and other figures are depicted around the middle of the handle.


Object details

Categories
Object type
Materials and techniques
Bronze, cast
Brief description
surmounted by bull and figures; Religion, brass
Physical description
A bronze bell for use in a Hindu temple. The handle is surmounted by an image of Shiva's mount, Nandi, and other figures are depicted around the middle of the handle.
Subjects depicted
Collection
Accession number
02927(IS)

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Record createdJuly 31, 2003
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