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Bell, Probably for a Horse Harness

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Metal object with a weathered appearance, likely made of bronze or copper, featuring a central section with a hole at the top and a series of bumps on the surface. The central section has a distinctive shape, with four protruding spherical sections, one at the top left, one at the top right, one at the bottom, and one at the bottom right. The object exhibits a green patina, indicating age and exposure to the elements. The background of the image is white, suggesting a neutral or studio setting. The object is titled "Bell, Probably for a Horse Harness". The artist is unidentified. The object appears to be an old bell.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 3rd century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Japanese
Dimensions
446 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
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