Densho

Unknown Artist

late 18th century

Densho by Unknown Artist

Medium

Leaded bronze with trace of antimony Material analyzed by Conservation Department, 20 August 1976. Tested by energy-dispersive x-ray fluorescence spectometry

Dimensions

H. 68.6 cm (27 in.); Diam. 38.2 cm (15 in.)

Classification

Idiophone-Struck-bell-without clapper

Culture & Period

Japanese · Edo

Department

Musical Instruments

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889

Accession Number

89.4.1681

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