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1978.5.16

8 hollow, spherical bells, with a slit opening and jingling pellet inside, decorated with a spiral pattern. [EC 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 16/11/2005]

1978.5.16

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Collection type
Object
Description
8 hollow, spherical bells, with a slit opening and jingling pellet inside, decorated with a spiral pattern. [EC 'DCF 2004-2006 What's Upstairs?' 16/11/2005]
Geographical reference
India
Asia > Southern Asia > India
Mizoram Mizo [Lushai] Hills
Cultural groups
Meitei
Naga
Kuki
Person
Field collector Henry Walter George Cole
Field collector Mai Kathleen Cole
Field collector Winifred Annette Cole
PRM source Mrs D.M. Bourdas
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1921
Date collected
1888 - 1921
Acquisition information
Donated: 1978
Materials and processes
Material Brass Metal, Process Tied, Process Cast
Dimensions
Diameter: max 13 mm bell
Object numbers
Accession number: 1978.5.16

Search terms: Music, Ornament, Musical Instrument

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