Hand Bell with David and Judith, Bears above Chalices, and Poppies

Netherlandish Foundry 16th Century

National Gallery of Art

The sculpture is a ornate bell adorned with sculptural relief elements. The subject of the sculpture involves intricate decorative motifs, including an angelic figure with wings in the center that appears to be standing atop a pedestal, with flowing, scroll-like patterns on either side. The bell is predominantly dark in color. The surface is dark and polished, and the figures and designs are raised. The bell also features some inscribed text along the bottom edge. This small, intricately detailed piece stands vertically.