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1945.10.166

Clapperless bell, possibly used as currency. [El.B 12/09/2011]

1945.10.166

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Collection type
Object
Description
Clapperless bell, possibly used as currency. [El.B 12/09/2011]
Geographical reference
Tibet
Asia > Eastern Asia > Tibet
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Assam Northern Lakhimpur
Person
Field collector Henry Balfour
PRM source Henry Balfour
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1945
Date collected
? 1922 ? 1923
Acquisition information
Donated: Donated, uncertain Found unentered: 1945
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Process Cast
Dimensions
Diameter: max 90 mm at mouth
Object numbers
Accession number: 1945.10.166

Search terms: Music, Technique, Religion, Currency, Musical Instrument, Religious Object

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