Harness bell
Artist
Unknown
CultureIndian
Date19th century
MediumBrass
DimensionsOverall: 2 3/8 in. (6 cm)
Credit LineGift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Object number71.327B
Not on view
DescriptionOne of a pair of brass harness bells. Teardrop-shaped bells are hollow with ball inside. Body has floral motifs; tripartite slit on bottom with metal from each slit bent back onto body forming hooks. One bell has open hole at top for suspension; the other's hole is stopped up. The patina of one is darker, not quite as greenish as the other.
Pair/Pair