Set of Bells with Diamond-Shaped Insignia

Four conical bronze bells stand in a row against a gray backdrop, each with a flared mouth and a forked loop at the top. Patches of turquoise and dark brown patina spread across their surfaces, showing long burial corrosion and wear.

Look closer: The loop handles are forked into two curled prongs, a small detail easily overlooked at the top of each bell.

Artist

Unknown

Date

300s–100s BCE

Medium

bronze

Source

The Cleveland Museum of Art

Size

3400 × 1567 px

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): The Cleveland Museum of Art, The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund