Bell with Chain and Bull Finial
Asian Art
MEDIUM
Bronze
DATES
15th century or earlier
DIMENSIONS
height: 15 in. (38.1 cm)
ACCESSION NUMBER
2021.1.76
CREDIT LINE
Bequest of Dr. Samuel Eilenberg
PROVENANCE
Prior to 1998, provenance not yet documented; by 1998, acquired by Samuel Eilenberg of New York; 1998, bequeathed by Samuel Eilenberg to the Brooklyn Museum; April 6, 2021, accessioned by the Brooklyn Museum.
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CATALOGUE DESCRIPTION
Hanging bell in the shape of a stupa (but not necessarily Buddhist), domed and decorated with a motif of hanging garlands, with lotus petals at the bottom and on the finial, which is topped by a large figure of Nandi, the bull companion of the Hindu god Shiva. The loop from which the bell hangs emerged from the bull's back. Arrived with chain and large hook.
MUSEUM LOCATION
This item is not on view
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