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Japanese Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell "Flying Angels And Buddha"

Price:$636

$795List Price

About the Item

Beautiful bell with flying aspara "Angel" and seated Buddha motif Here's a rare treasure from Japan and an unusual find- plus an excellent candidate to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space. This is an unusual bronze heavily cast temple bell complete featuring unusual motifs of a pair of flying angels or asparas plus a seated Buddha fashioned in relief on the sides of the bell. This bell was sourced from an old Southern Japan collection and were one of a small group of these rare bells de-accessioned by a Southern Japanese temple community. It dates to the Showa period and displays an original patina. This fine bell comes complete with a striker and when struck emits a pleasant resonating sound guaranteed to please you! These bells were often commissioned by wealthy families and donated as sacred gifts to temples and shrines on behalf of their family or in honor of a special family member. They may have also been used for utilitarian purposes such as summoning family members in private homes. This bell possesses a beautiful original patina which supports and highlights its old temple life. Dimensions: Large 7 inches tall from top of bell to the bottom and 4 inches diameter. Tone: When gently struck it gives a pleasant ring. History of Japan's temple bells: Buddhist bells known as tsurigane (hanging bells) or great bells are large bells found in Buddhist temples throughout Japan, used to summon the monks to prayer. Smaller bells are also used for other utilitarian purposes such as summoning for a meal. Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity. All our Asian works of art are accompanied by our lifetime guarantee of authenticity.

Dimensions:
Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Diameter: 4 in (10.16 cm)
Style:
Showa (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Cast,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
circa 1950 s
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1289220502762

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