Hand Bell with David and Judith, Bears above Chalices, and Poppies
1558
Netherlandish 16th Century
Artist
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Artwork overview
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Medium
bronze
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Credit Line
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Dimensions
overall: 11.4 cm (4 1/2 in.)
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Accession
2022.181.6
Artwork history & notes
Bibliography
2004
Radcliffe, Anthony and Nicholas Penny. Art of the Renaissance Bronze, 1500-1650. London, 2004: 46-49, repro. no. 6.
Inscriptions
Between moulding just above the mouth, in raised letters: IC BEN GHEGOTTEN INT IAER MDLVII [I -- the Bell -- was born (created) in the Year 1558]