Five graduated temple bells(1) w/ lacquered decoration and hammer(2) w/ red tassel; bells painted w/ black background and dragon of teal and gold; red cord connects bells together. Diameters (in inches) of bells in descending order: 8 1/2, 7, 6 1/2, 5, 4 1/4
bells (idiophones)
brass (alloy)
cord (fiber product)
painting (image-making)
hand-painted
lacquering
leather
wood (plant material)
figure- and animal-derived motifs
Orientalism
Brass
Leather
Cord
Painted
Lacquered
Dragon
Oriental
BELL
Etched on side of hammer: [Chinese inscription?]
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
1998.224.1,2
A.A. Vantine & Co.
Unknown
China
34 (H), 8.5 (diameter) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.224.1-2
New York state (United States)
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