Bell
Accession Nr.: | 91.40.1 |
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Type: | religious or cult object; metalwork |
Date of production: |
20th century
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Place of production: |
Materials: | copper |
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Dimensions: | height: 2.6 cm width: 2.2 cm |
A bell shaped like an oval bat's head made of copper plates, which emits a sound with the help of the copper ball inside. It is hung around children's necks, on the one hand, for protection against demons, and on the other hand, to indicate exactly where the child is with its bell.