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Percussion, iron bell, round, metal clapper
Percussion, iron bell, round, metal clapper
Object Number 01-2-50/56
Display Title Percussion, iron bell, round, metal clapper
Descriptions
Object Description Iron bell
Inventory Description Percussion, iron bell, round, metal clapper
Classification
  • Percussion
Department Ethnographic
Geography/Provenience/Site Name
Africa
Materials Iron
Dimensions Overall: 3.3 x 3.3 x 2.7 cm (1 5/16 x 1 5/16 x 1 1/16 in.)
Quantity 1
Label on object ED/P / 1-2-50/56 (3)

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