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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.
- Date:
1900-1950 - Maker:
- Collection:
Horniman Museum and Gardens - Inventory number:
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China - Hornbostel-Sachs classification:112.13 Vessel rattles
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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