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Small bell

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Small bell by unknown artist. Dark gray metal object resembling a bell. Bell has a wide base that tapers to a small loop at the top. The base is circular and has a series of horizontal ridges around it. The body of the bell is conical and also has horizontal ridges. The loop at the top is small and rounded. The bell is sitting on a flat surface, casting a shadow to the right. The background is a plain off-white color. A small white tag is partially visible in the bottom center.

Artwork details

Date:
500 BCE–300 CE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Vietnam (North) or China (South)
Dimensions:
460 × 624 px
Museum record:
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