Hand-Bell
Date1800-1840
MediumWood
DimensionsObject/Work: 130 x 120 x 390 mm
ClassificationsPerformance Arts
Terms
Object numberC04795
DescriptionMu yu, or wooden bell with handle. Roughly circular and red in colour. Possibly in the form of two stylised dragons.Carried by the Hoshang or mendicant Priest of Fo. It has no clapper and is sounded by being struck on the outside with a small wooden staff.
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