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Japan Serene Sound Meditation Temple Bell Resonates Beautifully

Price:$495

$595List Price

About the Item

This is a lovely Japanese old and signed set consisting of one larger hand-hammered bronze temple bell and a red covered cushion plus an 8 inch black lacquered striker- a complete set. The bell is a hand-hammered and signed by its maker - a good sign of quality manufacture. Ancient Japanese Samurai craftsmen developed the highly specialized art of making wrought bronze percussion instruments - bells- for temples and lay people- which to this day are unparalleled in quality and soft serene resonating sound. This temple bell sets atop a soft red cushion- perfect for caressing this beautiful instrument and the 8 inch black lacquered striker is the ideal size to drum serene resonating sounds for mediation and more. Dimensions: Overall 9 inches high and 11 inches diameter (the black lacquer striker is 8 inches long) Signature: The bell is signed near rim for a prominent bell maker Fine quality. Only one this size and combination. Provenance: PrivateTokyo collection. Now you can own this unique antique treasure to play and enjoy. When struck, the bell creates a serene reverberating sound perfect for stress relief meditating, or as a warm, welcoming and pleasant house guest dinner chime indoors or out of doors, See attached article From Metaphysical to Mainstream to learn more of the potential health benefits of playing and listening to temple bells, both for their meditative qualities as well as improving relaxation and stress relief. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee. Schneible Fine Arts has been dealing in authentic Japanese and Chinese, antiquities and Fine art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Mr. Schneible personally travels to China, Japan and Europe each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity, and quality condition. After accumulating a group, they are imported to Vermont and Maine in large containers. This method keeps shipping costs low and enables us to offer them to you at reasonable prices. We carefully pack and ship to clients all-over the USA and at reasonable shipping costs. We are members of the North American Japanese Garden Association (NAJGA) specializing for ten years now in old and authentic Japanese stone garden ornaments.

Dimensions:
Height: 9 in (22.86 cm)Width: 11 in (27.94 cm)Depth: 11 in (27.94 cm)
Style:
Taisho (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Cotton,Lacquer,Cast
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Early 20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU128927134893

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