Hand Bell with Orpheus Playing to the Animals, Walking Horses, Flying Birds, and Busts in Profile

Pietro di Gaspare Campanario

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture depicts a bell with relief designs on its surface. The central subject is an armored figure, possibly a warrior, accompanied by floral motifs and scrollwork. The bell is dark brown, likely made of metal such as bronze, with a smooth finish and patina. The top is adorned with a knob-like handle. The sculpture is medium-sized with intricate carvings and sculptural detail on the surface of the bell.