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Wooden bells such as this are commonly used to adorn animals. This exceptional example has four clappers and is decorated with spiraling red and black designs.
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Title: Bell
Date: early 20th century
Geography: Cambodia
Culture: Cambodian
Medium: Wood, rope, red pigment
Dimensions: H. 16.5 x W. (at mouth) 31.3 x W. (at top) 16 x D. 9.7cm (6 1/2 x 12 5/16 (mouth) x 6 3/4 (crown) x 3 13/16in.)
Classification: Idiophone-Struck-bell-clapper
Credit Line: Purchase, Susan and Elihu Rose Foundation Inc. Gift, 2004
Accession Number: 2004.41
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