Parthian Bronze Bell nazca The ceramics of southeast Asia:

The ceramics of southeast Asia: Thei dating and identification (2nd ed

and ancient jewelry

There are also representations of phalluses and breasts on the urns

reflecting both the practical and artistic excellence of this culture

all imbued with spiritual or social significance

Parthian Bronze Bell nazca The ceramics of southeast Asia:The Parthian Empire, c. 200 BC 200 AD, Northwestern Iran. Fabulous small sized, finely cast bronze bell of conical form, decorated with elegant incised zigzag motifs and two bands with a animal shaped loop on top. Bronze bells with and without iron clapper hung on the bridles of horses and donkeys, as pendants in the Assyrian Empire. According to tradition, the Prophet Mohammed was not happy about the bells (Arabic jaras) hanging from the necks of