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

Price:$3,600

$3,840List Price

About the Item

Rare Discovery- Historical Bell- -Immediately Useable Soothing Sound Japanese rare and beautifully cast Buddhist Bronze Temple bell inscribed with the temple name, dated 1765 , and with a remarkable inscribed passage by Jou Rin, a monk, from a Buddhist verse from the "Sutra of Eternal Life." The Inscription can be translated : "If I try to satisfy my countless mundane desires , I will never achieve enlightenment. If I try to fulfill all of my countless dreams, I will certainly fail to come to the illustrious path of perfection. I must become a perfect practitioner of the infinite wealth of dharma. How can I ever achieve the final goal of life and Divine Enlightenment? Signed: Jou Rin ( monk who inscribed the bell) Temple: Saikokuji templ Hizen Arita. Maker: Taniguchi Kichizaburo Dated: November 1765. Dimensions: 18 inches tall and 11 inches diameter and 25 pounds in weight Material: Bronze with a pleasing naturally developed patination- just the way we like to find them. We will include a complimentary striker. Call or email us to reserve it as it is one-of-a-kind. Beautiful deep resonating ring tones await the new owner of this rare signed work of art from old Japan. Its beautiful natural patina makes it an attractive and desirable work of art. This distinctive dragon headed bell handle called ryuzu and remarkable pointed protrusions called chi chi or nyu are crafted by generations old skilled Japanese specialists to improve sound resonance and audio quality - they are unique to Japan's ancient traditions. Two opposing striking panels called Tsuki-za are the raised round areas on the bell where the best and longest sound is achieved. A bell of this size was hung in a neighborhood temple to summon the monks to prayer. A rare and unique survivor, this masterpiece bronze bell emits a pleasant resonating sound guaranteed to please you. We will also include a complimentary hand striker. Unique. Only One. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. History of Japan's temple bells, bonsho : Rather than containing a clapper, bonsho is struck from the outside, using either a handheld mallet or a beam suspended on ropes. Antique Japanese bronze temple bells have a handle of dragon heads called ryuzu, protrusions called chi chi or nyu and to improve resonance of sound, protruding, tsuki-za, striking panels and in some instances possess a mei-bun inscription of the bell's history. Bonsho or 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.

Dimensions:
Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Diameter: 11 in (27.94 cm)
Style:
Edo (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Wood,Cast,Engraved,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Mid-18th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1765
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1289226218602

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