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Bell
Nubian
Meroitic Period
0–A.D. 20
Findspot: Nubia-(Sudan), Meroe, Beg., N5
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Height: 7.0 cm (2 3/4 in.); diameter 7.5
Credit Line
Harvard University—Boston Museum of Fine Arts Expedition
Accession Number24.921
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAncient Egypt, Nubia and the Near East
ClassificationsTools and equipment
DescriptionBell with attached ring. Clapper missing. Incised design. Field number (21-12-18) is for the ring of the bell ( 24.899) also
ProvenanceFrom Meroe (Beg.) North 5. 1921: Excavated by the Harvard University-Museum of Fine Arts Expedition; assigned to the MFA by the government of Sudan.