Artwork preview

Horse Bell

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The image depicts a spherical bell, titled "Horse Bell", by an unknown artist. The bell is made of metal and has a rough, weathered appearance with visible signs of aging and wear. It features a small hole on the bottom left side. A loop of rope or cord is attached to the top for hanging. The bell's surface exhibits a mottled texture with darker and lighter patches, suggesting oxidation or rust. The background of the image is plain white.

Artwork details

Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
Japan
Dimensions:
600 × 508 px
Museum record:
View original
Palette