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Hand Bell

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image shows a "Hand Bell" by an unknown artist. The object has a large, domed base with two horizontal lines around the middle. A short stem extends from the base and supports a sculpture of two animals facing each other. The animals appear to be lions or dogs with their mouths open. Above the animals is another short stem with a decorative section featuring a series of curved shapes. On top is a trident-like structure with three prongs. The entire object appears to be made of metal and has a dark color with visible wear and tear. The background is a plain gray color that gets darker towards the top.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 11th–12th century
Medium
Bronze
Culture
Indonesia (Java)
Dimensions
290 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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