What are Chinese bronze bells?

Chinese bronze bells are bells crafted from bronze that were used as instruments in China. Many were typically hung in a frame and used to create a melody by hitting them with a mallet. Some date back up to 3,600 years. They are also known as bianzhong. Shop a collection of Chinese bronze bells from top sellers on 1stDibs.

Bronze Hand Bell

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japan Tall Antique Large Bronze Bell With Pleasing Sound 24"

$2,800

Russian Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Style Bell Jar Hall Lantern

Located in Essex, MA

--hand blown bell jar and smoke shade, deeply etched with laurel swags and stars in neoclassical motif

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Early 20th Century Russian Neoclassical Lanterns

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Bronze

Russian Gilt Bronze Neoclassical Style Bell Jar Hall Lantern

$7,800

Japanese Big Old Bronze Temple Bell with Rare Signatures, Bold Sound

Located in South Burlington, VT

For your special garden setting or indoor display space. Big Hand Cast Bronze Bell With Patron and

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Big Old Bronze Temple Bell with Rare Signatures, Bold Sound

$3,500

Japanese Big Old Bronze Temple Bell with Brilliant Resonating Sound, 18Inches

Located in South Burlington, VT

For your special garden setting or indoor display space. Big Hand Cast Bronze Bell Bold with a

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Big Old Bronze Temple Bell with Brilliant Resonating Sound, 18Inches

$1,695

Japanese Big Old Bronze Temple Bell with Rare Signature, Bold Sound

Located in South Burlington, VT

For your special garden setting or indoor display space. Big Hand Cast Bronze Bell inscribed with

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Big Old Bronze Temple Bell with Rare Signature, Bold Sound

$3,500

Japanese Old Hand Cast Temple Bell with Double Chain Hanger

Located in South Burlington, VT

. This is an antique bronze casting of a wonderful medium scale temple bell complete with an unusual

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Old Hand Cast Temple Bell with Double Chain Hanger

$595

Japan Beautiful Large Antique Bronze Temple Bell Emits Bold Pleasing Sound

Located in South Burlington, VT

patina bronze bell emits a bold pleasing sound. Beautiful deep resonating ring tones await the new owner

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japan Beautiful Large Antique Bronze Temple Bell Emits Bold Pleasing Sound

$1,995

Japan Old Bronze Temple Bell Trio Make Serene Resonating Pleasing Sounds

Located in South Burlington, VT

From Japan, a very nice collection of three (3) small to medium scale mid-20th century bronze

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japan Old Bronze Temple Bell Trio Make Serene Resonating Pleasing Sounds

$177

Japan Old Bronze Temple Bell Soothing Sound Guaranteed to Please You

Located in South Burlington, VT

bronze bell set consisting of four pieces with decorative red lacquer base and flower form pillow plus

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Ceramics

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Bronze

Japan Old Bronze Temple Bell Soothing Sound Guaranteed to Please You

$357

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Bell Resonates with Beautiful Sound

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese bronze bell! This is a superb solid bronze heavy casting of a wonderful old bell. This bell was

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Bell Resonates with Beautiful Sound

$495

Japanese Rare Large Antique Bronze Temple "Futuku" Bell Complete Original Chime

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare large Japanese bronze temple "Futaku" bell with original and complete hanging bronze cloud

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Rare Large Antique Bronze Temple "Futuku" Bell Complete Original Chime

$950

Vintage Tibetan Bronze Meditation Bell with Gilt Vajra Handle 20th Century

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Vintage Tibetan Bronze Meditation Bell with Gilt Vajra Handle – 20th Century A beautifully cast

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Mid-20th Century Indian Tibetan Metalwork

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Bronze

Vintage Tibetan Bronze Meditation Bell with Gilt Vajra Handle 20th Century

$495

Japanese Antique Rare Bronze Temple "Futuku" Bell and Cloud Wind Chime

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare Japanese bronze temple "Futaku" bell from Kyoto Temple- one of only two we have seen Last

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Rare Bronze Temple "Futuku" Bell and Cloud Wind Chime

$1,950

Japanese Large Old Signed Bronze Bonsho Temple Bell- Great Display , 19 Inches

Located in South Burlington, VT

For your special garden or indoor display Large Hand Cast Original old blue green Patina Bronze

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Large Old Signed Bronze Bonsho Temple Bell- Great Display , 19 Inches

$1,095

Japanese Rare Big Signed Antique Bronze Temple Bell Emits Voice Of Buddha, 25"

Located in South Burlington, VT

One of a kind find Bonsho bronze temple bell with unusual side panel markings, and old patron

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Rare Big Signed Antique Bronze Temple Bell Emits Voice Of Buddha, 25"

$2,600

Japan Big Antique Bronze Meditation Bell - Serene Sound Guaranteed To Please

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japan comes this hand-hammered and wrought bronze percussion instrument which was created by

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Patio and Garden Furniture

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Bronze

Japan Big Antique Bronze Meditation Bell - Serene Sound Guaranteed To Please

$1,950

Japanese Huge Old Bronze Fire Bell Rare Signatures Fire Fighters, Bold Sound

Located in South Burlington, VT

of this big one-of-a-kind vintage bronze fire bell from old Japan. Its beautiful natural dark patina

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Huge Old Bronze Fire Bell Rare Signatures Fire Fighters, Bold Sound

$2,950

Japanese Beautiful Large Old Signed Blue Bronze Garden Temple Bell , 19" Tall

Located in South Burlington, VT

For your special garden or indoor display Large Hand Cast Original Blue Green Patina Bronze Bell

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Beautiful Large Old Signed Blue Bronze Garden Temple Bell , 19" Tall

$1,150

Japanese Old Hand Cast Temple Bell Resonates Beautiful Serene Sound

Located in South Burlington, VT

from Japan! This is a superb solid bronze casting of a wonderful temple bell Bonsho. This bell was

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Old Hand Cast Temple Bell Resonates Beautiful Serene Sound

$495

Japanese Old Hand Cast Temple Bell Resonates Beautiful Serene Sound

Located in South Burlington, VT

on ropes. Antique Japanese bronze temple bells have a handle of dragon heads called ryuzu

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Old Hand Cast Temple Bell Resonates Beautiful Serene Sound

$595

Japanese Old Hand Cast "Dragon" Temple Bell Resonates Serene Sound

Located in South Burlington, VT

beam suspended on ropes. Antique Japanese bronze temple bells have a handle of dragon heads called

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Old Hand Cast "Dragon" Temple Bell Resonates Serene Sound

$675

Japanese Old Hand Cast Temple Bell Resonates Beautiful Serene Sound

Located in South Burlington, VT

space with this treasure from Japan! This is a superb solid bronze casting of a wonderful temple bell

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Old Hand Cast Temple Bell Resonates Beautiful Serene Sound

$675

Japanese Big Antique Bronze Temple Bell with Resonating Sound, Signed 21 Inches

Located in South Burlington, VT

For your special garden setting or indoor display space. Big Hand Cast Bronze Bell Bold pleasing

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Big Antique Bronze Temple Bell with Resonating Sound, Signed 21 Inches

$2,000

Japanese Large Old Signed Bronze Temple Bell with Bold Sound, 19 Inches

Located in South Burlington, VT

. This antique hand cast bronze temple bell dates to the middle Showa period, mid last century. Signed

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Large Old Signed Bronze Temple Bell with Bold Sound, 19 Inches

$1,760

Japanese Vintage Old Hand Cast Temple Bell Resonates with Striker

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese temple bell ! This is a superb solid bronze heavy casting of a wonderful old bell bonsho. This

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Vintage Old Hand Cast Temple Bell Resonates with Striker

$299

Japanese Old Heavy Hand Cast Temple Bell Resonates Serene Sound

Located in South Burlington, VT

temple bell from Japan! This is a superb solid bronze heavy casting of a wonderful old bell bonsho

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Old Heavy Hand Cast Temple Bell Resonates Serene Sound

$299

Early 20th Century Swiss Bronze Cow Bell with Leather Collar Dated 1911

Located in Dallas, TX

This antique bronze bell was crafted in the village of Champery, Switzerland in 1911. The bell

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Early 20th Century Swiss More Furniture and Collectibles

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Bronze

Early 20th Century Swiss Bronze Cow Bell with Leather Collar Dated 1911

$1,500

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Temple Bell Resonates with Original Striker

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese temple bell. Its sound is mesmerizing and is guaranteed to please you. This hand cast bronze

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Temple Bell Resonates with Original Striker

$495

Japanese Vintage Old Hand Cast Temple Bell Resonates with Striker

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese temple bell ! This is a superb solid bronze heavy casting of a wonderful old bell bonsho. This

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Vintage Old Hand Cast Temple Bell Resonates with Striker

$299

Japanese Antique Rare Bronze Temple "Futuku" Bell with Double Cloud Wind Chime

Located in South Burlington, VT

Rare Japanese bronze temple "Futaku" bell from Kyoto Temple- first we have seen Here's a rare

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Rare Bronze Temple "Futuku" Bell with Double Cloud Wind Chime

$1,850

Japanese Tall Antique Large Bronze Garden Bonsho Bell With Bold Sound, 23"

Located in South Burlington, VT

Japanese Large 23" Tall Patinated Bronze Temple Bell With A Resonating Sound Guaranteed to Please

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Tall Antique Large Bronze Garden Bonsho Bell With Bold Sound, 23"

$2,400

Japan Big Bronze Antique Meditation Bell, Serene sound guaranteed to please you!

Located in South Burlington, VT

signed by the temple donor. From Japan comes this hand-hammered and wrought bronze percussion

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Antique Early 19th Century Japanese Edo Garden Ornaments

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Bronze

Japan Big Bronze Antique Meditation Bell, Serene sound guaranteed to please you!

$4,800

500 B.C., Dong Son, Antique Khmer Bronze Bangle Bracelet with Bell

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Dong Son bronze bracelet with bell, very nice green patina. Age: Cambodia, Dong Son Period, 500

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antiquities

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Bronze

500 B.C., Dong Son, Antique Khmer Bronze Bangle Bracelet with Bell

$1,200

Japan Big Antique Bronze Meditation Bell Soothing Sound Guaranteed to Please You

Located in South Burlington, VT

large 12" diameter antique hand cast bronze bell dates to the 19th century and is a fine example. The

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Ornaments

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Bronze

Japan Big Antique Bronze Meditation Bell Soothing Sound Guaranteed to Please You

$1,100

Early Showa Japan Bronze Temple Meditation Bell "Rin" with Cushion and Striker

Located in South Burlington, VT

Donor signed and dated 1928, this medium scale early Showa period bronze temple meditation bell set

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Musical Instruments

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Bronze

Early Showa Japan Bronze Temple Meditation Bell "Rin" with Cushion and Striker

$480

Japanese Historical Rare Bronze Bell 1765, Signed Monk Jou Ron, Soothing Sound

Located in South Burlington, VT

beautifully cast Buddhist Bronze Temple bell inscribed with the temple name, dated 1765 , and with a

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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Historical Rare Bronze Bell 1765, Signed Monk Jou Ron, Soothing Sound

$3,840

Japanese Huge Old Blue Signed Bronze Temple Bell with Bold Sound, 27" Tall

Located in South Burlington, VT

hand cast bronze temple bell dates to the Showa period. Translation reads: Panel one: Donor Sotani

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Huge Old Blue Signed Bronze Temple Bell with Bold Sound, 27" Tall

$6,800

Japanese Large Old Signed Bronze Bonsho Temple Bell with Bold Sound, 19 Inches

Located in South Burlington, VT

For your special garden setting or indoor display space. Big Hand Cast Bronze Bell Bold pleasing

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Large Old Signed Bronze Bonsho Temple Bell with Bold Sound, 19 Inches

$2,950

Japanese Huge Old Blue Signed Bronze Temple Bell with Bold Sound, 24 Inches

Located in South Burlington, VT

For your special garden setting or indoor display space. Huge Hand Cast Blue Patina Bronze Bell

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Huge Old Blue Signed Bronze Temple Bell with Bold Sound, 24 Inches

$4,800

Rare Meiji-Taisho Japanese Hand-Hammered Temple "meditation" Bells Collection

Located in South Burlington, VT

century, crafted from hand-hammered bronze, with old silk wrapped striker. The sound and reverberations of

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Musical Instruments

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Bronze

Rare Meiji-Taisho Japanese Hand-Hammered Temple "meditation" Bells Collection

$695

Old Japan Meditation Bell

Located in South Burlington, VT

A very nice complete mid-20th century bronze temple meditation bell set from Japan with handmade

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Old Japan Meditation Bell

$110

Old Japan Meditation Bell

Located in South Burlington, VT

A very nice complete mid-20th century bronze temple meditation bell set from Japan with handmade

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Furniture

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Bronze

Old Japan Meditation Bell

$88

Japanese Antique "Double Bird" Hand Cast Shinto Temple Bell with Rope Handle

Located in South Burlington, VT

extraordinary opportunity to collect and acquire a likely unique Japanese hand cast copper Shinto Suzu bell

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Antique "Double Bird" Hand Cast Shinto Temple Bell with Rope Handle

$748

Japanese Old Hand Cast Shinto Suzu Temple Bell with Rope Handle

Located in South Burlington, VT

and acquire a Japanese authentic hand cast copper Shinto Suzu bell complete with its long and thick

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Old Hand Cast Shinto Suzu Temple Bell with Rope Handle

$1,850

19th Century Asian or Indian Primitive Bronze Cow Bell Original Leather Straps

Located in Studio City, CA

A fantastic Primitive piece. Hefty and well detailed with clear signs of age and use. Nice patina. Appears to have original leather straps. Likely from India or Southeast Asia. ...

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Antique 19th Century Asian Primitive Metalwork

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Bronze

19th Century Asian or Indian Primitive Bronze Cow Bell Original Leather Straps

$245

19th Century French Signed Bronze Cow Bell with Original Leather Strap Buckle

Located in Dallas, TX

Bring the French countryside into your home with this beautiful, patinated bronze bell from the

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Antique Mid-19th Century French Musical Instruments

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Bronze

19th Century French Signed Bronze Cow Bell with Original Leather Strap Buckle

$1,600

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Shinto Suzu Temple Bell with Rope Handle

Located in South Burlington, VT

extraordinary opportunity to collect and acquire a Japanese authentic hand cast copper Shinto Suzu bell complete

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Antique 1890s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Shinto Suzu Temple Bell with Rope Handle

$2,850

Japanese Big Old Signed Bronze Temple Bell with Bold Sound, 17.5 Inches

Located in South Burlington, VT

For your special garden setting or indoor display space. Big Hand Cast Bronze Bell Bold pleasing

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Big Old Signed Bronze Temple Bell with Bold Sound, 17.5 Inches

$1,500

19th Century French Iron Cow Bell with Original Leather Collar Bronze Buckle

Located in Dallas, TX

leather strap with the ornate bronze buckle. The important bell is in excellent condition with a rich

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Antique Late 19th Century French Musical Instruments

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Metal, Bronze

19th Century French Iron Cow Bell with Original Leather Collar Bronze Buckle

$900

Japanese Big Temple Meditation Bell

Located in South Burlington, VT

bronze temple meditation bell set from Japan with handmade lotus cushion and wooden striker. The bell is

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Big Temple Meditation Bell

$395

500 B.C, Dong Son, a Set of Antique Khmer Bronze Bells with Stand

Located in Sampantawong, TH

A set of Dong Son bronze bells with very nice green patina with stand. Age: Cambodia, Dong Son

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Cambodian Antiquities

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Bronze

500 B.C, Dong Son, a Set of Antique Khmer Bronze Bells with Stand

$1,250

Japanese Old Hand Cast Shinto Suzu Temple Bell with Original Rope Handle

Located in South Burlington, VT

rope measures 16 inches long. The hand cast, copper bell is 4 inches tall and 3 inches diameter

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Old Hand Cast Shinto Suzu Temple Bell with Original Rope Handle

$450

Mid-Century Swiss Bronze Cow Bell with Original Leather Strap and Buckle Dated

Located in Dallas, TX

Switzerland, the elegant bronze bell features several motifs in relief including swag motifs around the top

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Mid-20th Century Swiss Country Musical Instruments

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Bronze

Mid-Century Swiss Bronze Cow Bell with Original Leather Strap and Buckle Dated

$1,300

Rare 1900s Bronze Oak, Arts Crafts House Gong for Wall Mounting w. Cow Bells

Located in Lisse, NL

Very rare and striking (pun intended) Arts & Crafts gong / bell. This totally original house gong

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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Wall Brackets

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Brass, Bronze

Rare 1900s Bronze Oak, Arts Crafts House Gong for Wall Mounting w. Cow Bells

$1,017

Japanese Massive Old Hand Cast Shinto Suzu Temple Bell and Rope and Handle

Located in South Burlington, VT

and wooden handle measures 72 inches long. The hand cast signed, copper bell is 12 inches tall and 10

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Vintage 1920s Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Massive Old Hand Cast Shinto Suzu Temple Bell and Rope and Handle

$4,800

Antique Rococo Vintage Silver Reception Desktop Bell

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

As found in Sweden, this charming Danish table bell is functional as well as a curious conversation

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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Rococo Music Stands

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Silver Plate, Bronze

Antique Rococo Vintage Silver Reception Desktop Bell

$195

Japanese Fine Antique Meditation Temple Bell Pleasing Soothing Resonance

Located in South Burlington, VT

meditating home enjoyment. This very old hand cast bronze temple bell sets atop a contemporary round black

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Taisho Vases

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Bronze

Japanese Fine Antique Meditation Temple Bell Pleasing Soothing Resonance

$595

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What are Chinese bronze bells?
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1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Chinese bronze bells are bells crafted from bronze that were used as instruments in China. Many were typically hung in a frame and used to create a melody by hitting them with a mallet. Some date back up to 3,600 years. They are also known as bianzhong. Shop a collection of Chinese bronze bells from top sellers on 1stDibs.