Red Painted Wooden Bell

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Title

Red Painted Wooden Bell

Date

1800-1894

Content Genre

bells (idiophones)

Notes

Large wooden percussion instrument carved in the shape of a bell, painted red, gold and black, typically used in Buddhist rituals.

Place of Origin

East Asia

Material

wood (plant material)

Measurements

6 x 4 x 6 inches

Contributor

Turner, William Patillo (Purchaser) ; Candler, Warren Akin (Funder)

Repository

Oxford College Library (Oxford, Ga.)

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.

Citation

“Red Painted Wooden Bell,” East Asia, accessed April 26, 2025, https://eastasia.digitalscholarship.emory.edu/items/show/163.