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An antique and large high-quality bronze bonsho
$3,839.86
£2,845.58
€3,200
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A$5,712.84
CHF 3,032.38
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About the Item
An antique and large bonshō (Buddhist temple bell) in high-quality bronze, made in the Edo period and dated 1754 (the fourth year of the Horeki era).
At the center appears the vertical inscription in relief with the devotional formula of the Pure Land schools - Namu Amida Butsu, an invocation addressed to Amida Buddha.
The inscriptions within the rectangular panels read:
Spring, 1754
Village of Wada, Suzuka district, present-day Mie Prefecture
The master founder Abo Tsuneji
In the upper section appear the traditional protuberances (chi), arranged in four rows of four, while the handle (ryūzu) depicts two confronting dragon heads, symbols of strength and wisdom, modeled with care and precision.
Period: Edo, 1754 (fourth year of the Horeki era)
Dimensions: 65 × 38 cm
Weight: 30.6 kg
Condition: Excellent, with its original patina preserved
- Dimensions:Height: 25.6 in (65 cm)Diameter: 14.97 in (38 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:Bronze,Metalwork
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Edo 1754 (the fourth year of the Horeki era).
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor structural damages.
- Seller Location:Milano, IT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU9162247746162
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