A calligraphic bronze bell, Deccan, India, 17th century, of cone form, inscribed to lower third of bell , simple loop attachment, 18.5cm. high For similar vessels with calligraphic inscriptions, mostly made of bronze or tinned brass and attributed to the Deccan, Golconda or Aurangabad, 16th and 17th century, see M. Zebrowski, Silver, Gold and Bronze From Mughal India,1997, pp.338-343 and in particular cat.560, 561 and 562, p.343. Please refer to department for condition report