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Japan Complete Antique Five Bells Set Red Birds And Flowers, Beautiful Sound
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Beautiful resonant chiming sound guaranteed to please you
From Japan, a lovely and unusual early 20th century attached collection of five graduated large to small scale bronze temple bells hand painted engraved with birds and flowers on a red patina ground- all suspended from a sturdy cord with a later added cinnabar round good luck ornament and tassel.
Early Taisho Period
Complete set bells when suspended top of loop to bottom of tassel/ornament, 36". Bell diameters from 3.25" to 6".
The delicate mystical birds and flowers and cloud like designswith a rim diaper pattern edge decoration suggest a joyful, spiritual and harmonious natural ambience. This is a handcrafted group is accompanied with a Japanese hardwood striker. These unusual hand painted bells with their fine old original and attractive patina make this special string of bells an unusual opportunity and deserving consideration for your special indoor, meditation or garden space.
The Clouds: "Kumo"- a decorative pattern -linked with the admiration for nature – with the classical meaning of clouds: hope, impermanence, omen, proximity to Gods.
Dimensions:
Largest bell 6 inches diameter and 3.5 inches high ; Smallest bell 3.25 inches diameter. and 2 inches high
Provenance: The bells come from an old Asian collection.
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!
We have been dealing in authentic Japanese fine art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president personally travels to 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.
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity. We are members of the North American Japanese Garden Association (NAJGA) specializing for ten years now in old and authentic Japanese garden ornaments.
- Dimensions:Height: 22 in (55.88 cm)Diameter: 7 in (17.78 cm)
- Sold As:Set of 5
- Style:Taisho (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:Early 20th Century
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:South Burlington, VT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1289235065932
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