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1985.50.640

Amulet, bell with pellet clapper attached. A perforated square shaped lug extends from the top of the bell for suspension. [CW [OPS move] 25/9/2017]

1985.50.640

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Collection type
Object
Description
Amulet, bell with pellet clapper attached. A perforated square shaped lug extends from the top of the bell for suspension. [CW [OPS move] 25/9/2017]
Long description
Bell hung in a silversmith's shop as an amulet against the Evil Eye, together with a buzzing toy (1985.50.643), a red-painted ram's horn (1985.50.644) and a horseshoe.
Geographical reference
Italy
Europe > Southern Europe > Italy
Naples Napoli
Cultural groups
Italian
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1906
Date collected
1906
Acquisition information
Loaned: 1985
Materials and processes
Material Bronze Metal, Process Cast
Dimensions
Height: max 90 mm, Diameter: max 75 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1985.50.640

Search terms: Music, Religion, Musical Instrument, Amulet, Bell

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