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Hand Bell

Gaetano Albertazi

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is of a small bell made of metal, likely bronze. It has a dark patina with hints of green oxidation. The bell is ornately decorated with engravings of triangular patterns and stylized leaf motifs. It has a rough protruding structure at the top, potentially a handle. In the middle, there is a faint inscription with some letters visible, including "APLANO." The texture of the bell is rough and uneven.

Artwork Details

Date
late 15th century or first quarter 16th century
Medium
bronze
Dimensions
6516 × 8145 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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