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Bells

A group of seven individual spherical bells made of brass, having a thin slit, and with tassels of orange cord are attached. It is unclear whether these function as a rattle or shaker instrument, or as ornaments to another instrument.

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  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:112.13 Vessel rattles
  • Repository:Russell-Cotes Art Gallery & Museum
  • Measurements:Diameter of each bell: 25mm