Bell Mallet
A650A
From: Japan
Curatorial Section: Asian
| Object Number | A650A |
| Current Location | Collections Storage |
| Culture | Japanese | Buddhist |
| Provenience | Japan |
| Section | Asian |
| Materials | Wood |
| Description | Wooden mallet with handle and head in one piece. The handle is turned to taper near the head and has a carved end painted red. The head is covered with light colored leather. Used for a resting bell, dobachi, for a Buddhist temple altar. |
| Credit Line | Gift of Mrs. Sarah (William D.) Frishmuth, 1900 |
| Other Number | I-23 - Seder Number |
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