Bell

MOA: University of British Columbia

2955/48

Large sheep or goat bell with metal handle across top and wooden tongue. Dark leather collar attached to handle, collar closed by twine through holes. Small metal wire twisted on top of the collar.


  • Type of Item bell
  • Culture Portuguese
  • Material metal, leather skin, wood
  • Measurements height 39.0 cm, width 12.5 cm, depth 11.0 cm (overall)

  • Previous Owner Anthony A. Shelton, Nicola Levell
  • Received from Anthony A. Shelton, Nicola Levell

  • Made in Estremoz
  • Collected in Portugal

  • Creation Date between 1900 and 1950
  • Collection Date during 2003
  • Ownership Date before October 25, 2012
  • Acquisition Date on October 25, 2012

  • Item Classes metalwork
  • Condition fair
  • Accession Number 2955/0048