Hand Bell

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19th century · metal · Musical Instruments

In the 19th century, interest in ancient Egypt swept Europe following Napoleon's campaigns (1798-1801). This highly stylized clapper bell features the face of the Egyptian deity Bes, along with attributes not normally associated with him including rams horns and the 'Wand of Horus' (fist grasping a small rod).

Artist

Unknown

Date

19th century

Medium

metal

Culture

European

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889