Red Painted Wooden Bell
Title
Red Painted Wooden Bell
Publisher
Oxford College Library (Oxford, Ga.)
Contributor
Turner, William Patillo (Purchaser) ; Candler, Warren Akin (Funder)
Work Attributes
Date
1800-1894
Description
Large wooden percussion instrument carved in the shape of a bell, painted red, gold and black, typically used in Buddhist rituals.
Location
East Asia
Material
wood (plant material)
Measurements
6 x 4 x 6 inches
Rights
There are no known copyright restrictions on this item. This online reproduction has been made available for individual viewing and reference for educational purposes only, such as personal study, preparation for teaching and research.
Style Period
Meiji
Worktype
bells (idiophones)
Collection
Citation
“Red Painted Wooden Bell,” East Asia, accessed November 5, 2025, https://eastasia.digitalscholarship.emory.edu/items/show/163.