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Temple Bell


Temple bell with figures of Hanuman, Garuda and Naga; Religion, brass, cast, India

Object details

Object type
Brief description
Temple bell with figures of Hanuman, Garuda and Naga; Religion, brass, cast, India
Dimensions
  • Height: 8.5in
  • Diameter: 3.125in
Object history
Purchased from the Tayler collection in 1874. The object was described in 1874 as 'Sacred Bell. Brass, the handle terminating in figures of Hanuman and [Garuda] overshadowed by a five-headed naga or snake'.
Collection
Accession number
764-1874

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Record createdJune 25, 2009
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