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Handbell
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Handbell

anonymous · 1661 · casting; brazed; bronze (metal); iron (metal)

From the collection of Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Free to download, adapt and use — no permission needed.

About this work

The object consists of four parts: the bronze bell and the bronze handle brazed onto it, the iron ear and the wrought iron clapper. The bell is bell-shaped with a profiled rim. At the top the inscription SOLI DEO GLORIA 1661 and a frieze of arches. The handle is knob-shaped with an acorn on top.

Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam’s own description
Credit lineHandbell. 1661. anonymous. Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam. Public domain.

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