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Harness bell: ANE.1.1966

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Description

Harness bell, open work with suspension loop at top in form of a dog, with three petalled flower terminal

Measurements and weight

Length: 0.009 m

Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Bought (1966) by Westbourne Galleries, Notting Hill Gate, W11

Dating

10th Century BC
9th Century BC
-1000 BCE - -0801 BCE

School or Style

North Persian

Materials used in production

Copper alloy

Identification numbers

Accession number: ANE.1.1966
Primary reference Number: 87608
Oldadmincategory: O
Oldobjectnumber: WAE.1.1966

Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Wednesday 15 October 2025

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Antiquities

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