Name of Instrument: Mass bell

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Stearns Catalog #: 0181

Country of Origin: Germany

Region of Origin: Europe

Instrument Category: Idiophone

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Description: Each arm of this brass frame--which takes the form of a Greek cross--suspends a shallow, gong-shaped brass bell. It has four small brass crucifix decorations. It would have been rung three times at the Sanctus, once when the celebrant places his hands over the chalice of wine, and three times at the Domine nonsum dignus.

Research: Prof. James M. Borders and Stearns Staff