Two Large Aztec Copper Bells...

Description

Two Large Aztec Copper Bells

Aztec
C. 1200-1450 AD
Copper
3¾" Long Each

The two copper bells are cast with a thin coiled, hollow design in a beehive form, cut open, and mounted with edging and design emblems of swirling circles with undulating tails, one side with continuous scrolling images reproducing two large eyes and a nose. The examples are both intact and with verdigris patina.

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