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Crotal

Pellet bell. Brass circle, bent in half so as to leave an opening around the outer circumference. 2 pebbles enclosed. Possibly used as bracelet or else held in the hand. According to a label associated with the instrument, this is a doctor's rattle.

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  • Materials:copper alloy
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  • Hornbostel-Sachs category:112.13 Vessel rattles
  • Repository:Horniman Museum and Gardens
  • Measurements:overall: x 20 x 95 mm