Musical InstrumentsIdiophone-Struck-bell-clapperbefore 1800?Bell is a idiophone-struck-bell-clapper of Turkish or Greek origin created in before 1800? using metal measuring Height 7.5 cm, Diamter 4.8 cm, Weight 106 g — now part of the Musical Instruments collection at The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
About This Artwork
| Medium | metal |
| Dimensions | Height 7.5 cm, Diamter 4.8 cm, Weight 106 g |
| Classification | Idiophone-Struck-bell-clapper |
| Department | Musical Instruments |
| Credit Line | The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889 |
| Date | before 1800? |
Historical Context
Culture & Period
This work belongs to the Turkish or Greek culture. The estimated date range is 1700 – 1800.
Geography
Origin: Turkey or Greece?. 
Frequently Asked Questions
What department houses Bell?
Bell is housed in the Musical Instruments department of The Metropolitan Museum of Art.
When was Bell created?
Bell dates to before 1800?.
What material is Bell made from?
Bell is crafted from metal.
Where does Bell originate?
Bell originates from Turkey or Greece? (Turkish or Greek culture).
Is Bell in the public domain?
Bell is in the public domain and can be freely used.
Data Source: The Metropolitan Museum of Art Open Access · Last updated: April 2026