111.242.122 Clapper bells

Ghanti, priest's bronze handbell. The handle is surmounted by a respresentation of a lion, the vehicle of the goddes Durga. The bell was probably used, or made for use, in temples dedicated to the goddess.

The handle is surmounted by a respresentation of a lion, the vehicle of the Hindu goddess Durga. The bell was probably used, or made for use, in a temple dedicated to the goddess.

object
MUSEUM NUMBER
M27.2.48/54
PLACE
COLLECTION
MEASUREMENTS
overall: 265 mm x 102 mm
CATEGORY
Musical Instruments
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