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Hearst Museum object titled Instrument, accession number 9-9245, described as Clappers;2 wood bocks tied together on the end w/cord.L each 29.5cm

Hearst Museum object titled Mallets, accession number 16-13363a,b, described as two drum mallets

Hearst Museum object titled Miniature cow bell, accession number 7-10095, described as Bell. Inside is described as "Model of Old Swiss Cow Bell." Clapper is tied inside still. The bell is sqaure in facing but angles out creating triangular sides. Handle is on the top, dome-shaped. The center of the pot is a circular ring with three Squared Classic shaped shields interlocked in the center. Within the circular ring, between each shield is a Latin word which reads "Juncta, In Uno, Omnia" beneath each word is a Chinese character translating the same word above it. The three shields are all divided into four flags within. The flags of the left shield are- from top left to right: United Kingdom, United States, France, Germany (Prussia). The flags on the right shield- from top left to right: Russia, Denmark, Italy (but incorrectly painted with Ireland's flag), Portugal. The bottom shield (which is upside down to the viewer)- from top left to right (right way viewed): Norway, Spain, Holland, Sweden. Beneath the entire circular ring is written "Shanghai." This is the seal of the Shanghai Municipal 1863-1941. Made by W.H. Goss 1858-1887. Date is narrowed down to 1883-1887 because Russia's State flag of the Russian Empire was made official in 1887.

Hearst Museum object titled Musical instrument, accession number 9-14830, described as Drum: toy, round, double headed with anthropomorphic and whirlwind designs; mounted on a stick, two attached beaters of string and wood. Length: 24 cm diameter of drum 11.3cm.

Hearst Museum object titled Musical instrument, accession number 5-4197, described as Musical instrument (dessal); large metal ring with 2 resonating chambers; 5 smaller metal rings attached; 16.7 cm max diameter.

Hearst Museum object titled Plectrum, accession number 9-5811c, no description available.

Hearst Museum object titled Striker, accession number 9-22092, described as Striker for large bowl gong (9-22081) The gold designs match the embossed designs in the gong. The primary design is the distinctive Japanese circle-with-three-leaves.

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