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Rattle, Whistle, and Bells

Richard Van Dyck

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a metal object with a red handle, titled "Rattle, Whistle, and Bells" by Richard Van Dyck. The object is tall and narrow with a red handle at the bottom. The handle is cylindrical and curved. Above the handle is a short metal section with engravings. Six metal balls are attached to the object, three on each side of the upper section. The middle section is bulbous. The top section is cylindrical with a heart-shaped cutout. The background is gray and fades to black at the top.

Artwork details

Date:
1735–45
Medium:
Silver and coral
Culture:
American
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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