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Bell

Iranian camel bells a gift to Benjamin Britten by Graham Johnson. Consisting of a string of 15 bells reducing in size. There is the image of a camel on each bell.

  • Date:
    20th century
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  • Collection:
    Britten Pears Arts
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  • Place of production:
    Iran
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  • Materials:Brass; Rope
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  • Decorative elements:There is the moulded image of a camel on the side of each bell.
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  • Repository:Britten Pears Arts
  • Measurements:Length 90cm;