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Bell

Large, brass pellet bell, mounted on spirally decorated staff with bunches of silk fringe. Multi-coloured strips of plastic also wound round staff. Used as child's toy.

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  • Materials:Metal; Brass; Cloth; Silk; Plastic
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  • Repository:Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, University of Cambridge
  • Measurements:L: 690mm; W: 45mm; H: 30mm