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Buddhist Temple Bell

Folk Chinese Buddhist Fish Bell, c. 1800
Folk Chinese Buddhist Fish Bell, c. 1800

Folk Chinese Buddhist Fish Bell, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Sculptural and abstract, this 19th-century wooden fish from Yunnan province likely originated as a Buddhist temple bell. Known simply as "wooden fish" (mùyú), these fish-shaped woodb...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

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Wood

An antique and large high-quality bronze bonsho
An antique and large high-quality bronze bonsho

An antique and large high-quality bronze bonsho

Located in Milano, IT

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).

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Antique Mid-18th Century Japanese Antiquities

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Bronze

Japanese Huge Antique Bronze Temple Bell Bonsho Double Sign, Pleasing Sound 24"
Japanese Huge Antique Bronze Temple Bell Bonsho Double Sign, Pleasing Sound 24"

Japanese Huge Antique Bronze Temple Bell Bonsho Double Sign, Pleasing Sound 24"

Located in South Burlington, VT

●History of the Tsurigane Hanging Bell The tsurigane or bonjo is a type of bell that developed in East Asia, particularly in Japan, China, and Korea, with the bonshō (Buddhist templ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Large Japanese Buddhist Bronze Temple Bell with Resonant Tone, 19th Century
Large Japanese Buddhist Bronze Temple Bell with Resonant Tone, 19th Century

Large Japanese Buddhist Bronze Temple Bell with Resonant Tone, 19th Century

Located in Fukuoka, JP

A fine and impressive Japanese Buddhist bronze temple bell dating to the early–mid 19th century, notable for its substantial scale, well-preserved decorative elements, and beautifull...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Religious Items

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Bronze

Large Buddhist Bronze Temple Bell with Dragon Motifs and Inscription, 18th Centu
Large Buddhist Bronze Temple Bell with Dragon Motifs and Inscription, 18th Centu

Large Buddhist Bronze Temple Bell with Dragon Motifs and Inscription, 18th Centu

Located in Fukuoka, JP

This stunning and unusually large Japanese Buddhist bronze temple bell dates to the 18th century and is richly decorated with two finely cast dragons in high relief.

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Antique 18th Century Japanese Edo Religious Items

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Bronze

19th Century Bronze Temple Bell
19th Century Bronze Temple Bell

19th Century Bronze Temple Bell

Located in Tarrytown, NY

This 19th C. Japanese Buddhist bronze temple or monastery bell, features a stylized two-headed dragon loop handle at top, four studded panels at shoulder, raised geometric lines arou...

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Antique 19th Century Tibetan Antiquities

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Bronze

6 Brass Bells Japanese Suzu Temple Indian Hanuman Monkey Elephant Claw
6 Brass Bells Japanese Suzu Temple Indian Hanuman Monkey Elephant Claw

6 Brass Bells Japanese Suzu Temple Indian Hanuman Monkey Elephant Claw

Located in Dayton, OH

Vintage lot of six brass bells. Includes: - Indian Hindu Puja bell or Ghanta featuring the monkey god Hanuman or Garuda - kneeling praying figure with a turban. - Queen Elizabeth I ...

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20th Century Historical Memorabilia

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Brass

Peter Max - Land of the Free Home of the Brave Acrylic and collage Signed Framed
Peter Max - Land of the Free Home of the Brave Acrylic and collage Signed Framed

Peter Max - Land of the Free Home of the Brave Acrylic and collage Signed Framed

By Peter Max

Located in New York, NY

He has vivid memories living in an old villa across the street from the bright red columns in front of a Buddhist temple where the bells and incense made an indelible impression on h...

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Early 2000s Pop Art Figurative Paintings

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Mixed Media, Acrylic, Rag Paper

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Important Japanese Edo Period Bronze Temple  Bell
Important Japanese Edo Period Bronze Temple  Bell

Important Japanese Edo Period Bronze Temple Bell

Located in San Francisco, CA

Large and heavy hand-wrought Japanese Buddhist Temple bell, dating to the early 18th century ( Edo ~ Meiji Period).

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Japanese Sculptures

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Bronze

Antique Ornate Bronze Buddhist Temple Bell on Stand
Antique Ornate Bronze Buddhist Temple Bell on Stand

Antique Ornate Bronze Buddhist Temple Bell on Stand

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

The Buddhist temple bell is meant to ring to accumulate positive karma.

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20th Century More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

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Bronze

Nikkō and Gakkō Bodhisattvas Temple Bell, Bunsei Era 1822
Nikkō and Gakkō Bodhisattvas Temple Bell, Bunsei Era 1822

Nikkō and Gakkō Bodhisattvas Temple Bell, Bunsei Era 1822

Located in Fukuoka, JP

This remarkable Buddhist temple bell is an authentic piece of spiritual history, cast in 1822, during the Bunsei era.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Metalwork

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Bronze

Pair Miyao Bronze Figures
Pair Miyao Bronze Figures

Pair Miyao Bronze Figures

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H 28 in W 13 in D 9.5 in

Pair Miyao Bronze Figures

By Zo Miyao 1

Located in Brighton, Sussex

Patinated in several different colors and with gilding, each comprising a standing samurai figure armed with a tanto [dagger] with hair dressed in a topknot and wearing a robe embroi...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Metalwork

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Bronze

Japan  Antique Large Bronze Temple Bell With Pleasant Sound, Double Signed, 25"
Japan  Antique Large Bronze Temple Bell With Pleasant Sound, Double Signed, 25"

Japan Antique Large Bronze Temple Bell With Pleasant Sound, Double Signed, 25"

Located in South Burlington, VT

●History of the Tsurigane (Hanging Bell) The tsurigane is a type of bell that developed in East Asia, particularly in Japan, China, and Korea, with the bonshō (Buddhist temple bell) ...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Big Antique Bronze Blue Toned Temple Bell With Pleasing Sound, 22"
Japanese Big Antique Bronze Blue Toned Temple Bell With Pleasing Sound, 22"

Japanese Big Antique Bronze Blue Toned Temple Bell With Pleasing Sound, 22"

Located in South Burlington, VT

●History of the Tsurigane Hanging Bell The tsurigane is a type of bell that developed in East Asia, particularly in Japan, China, and Korea, with the bonshō (Buddhist temple bell) b...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Huge Bronze Bell With Double Inscription, 28"
Japanese Huge Bronze Bell With Double Inscription, 28"

Japanese Huge Bronze Bell With Double Inscription, 28"

Located in South Burlington, VT

Large dimensions: 28 inches tall and 15" inches diameter, approximately 125 lbs ●History of the Tsurigane (Hanging Bell) The tsurigane is a type of bell that developed in East Asia...

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Old Hand Cast "Petals" Temple Bell
Japanese Old Hand Cast "Petals" Temple Bell

Japanese Old Hand Cast "Petals" Temple Bell

Located in South Burlington, VT

Dimensions: 10 inches tall to top of the handle loop and 4.75 inches diameter Tone: We will include a complimentary striker to enhance your immediate enjoyment. History of Japa...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Temple Bell & Striker, Old Kyoto Collection
Japanese Antique Hand Cast Temple Bell & Striker, Old Kyoto Collection

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Temple Bell & Striker, Old Kyoto Collection

Located in South Burlington, VT

We will include a complimentary striker to enhance your immediate enjoyment. History of Japan's temple bells: Buddhist bells known as tsurigane (hanging bells) or great bells are...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Iron

Japanese Antique Golden Gilt Bronze Temple Fire Bell "Dragon and Kanji"
Japanese Antique Golden Gilt Bronze Temple Fire Bell "Dragon and Kanji"

Japanese Antique Golden Gilt Bronze Temple Fire Bell "Dragon and Kanji"

Located in South Burlington, VT

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 Budd...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Pair of Hand Cast Big Bronze Temple Bells with "Cloud" Chimes
Japanese Antique Pair of Hand Cast Big Bronze Temple Bells with "Cloud" Chimes

Japanese Antique Pair of Hand Cast Big Bronze Temple Bells with "Cloud" Chimes

Located in South Burlington, VT

We will include a complimentary rubber striker to enhance your immediate enjoyment. History of Japan's temple bells: Buddhist bells known as tsurigane (hanging bells) or great bells...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Garden Ornaments

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Bronze "Duck Bill" Bell, Old Kyoto Collection
Japanese Antique Hand Cast Bronze "Duck Bill" Bell, Old Kyoto Collection

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Bronze "Duck Bill" Bell, Old Kyoto Collection

Located in South Burlington, VT

Dimensions: Large 7 inches tall and 4 inches diameter When gently struck it gives a nice ring. History of Japan's temple bells: Buddhist bells known as tsurigane (hanging bel...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Paintings and Screens

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Bronze

Japanese Bronze Bonsho Buddhist Temple Bell 18th/19th Century
Japanese Bronze Bonsho Buddhist Temple Bell 18th/19th Century

Japanese Bronze Bonsho Buddhist Temple Bell 18th/19th Century

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Japanese Bronze Bonsho Buddhist Temple Bell 18th/19th Century Appears to be signed. the slightly flared cylindrical bell of archaic form, cast with a double dragon head supporting ...

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Antique 19th Century Antiquities

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Bronze

Japan Fine 1920s Gilt Bronze Buddhist Temple Bell
Japan Fine 1920s Gilt Bronze Buddhist Temple Bell

Japan Fine 1920s Gilt Bronze Buddhist Temple Bell

Located in South Burlington, VT

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.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Giant Antique Bronze Temple Bell Bonsho Special Early Inscriptions, 27"
Japanese Giant Antique Bronze Temple Bell Bonsho Special Early Inscriptions, 27"

Japanese Giant Antique Bronze Temple Bell Bonsho Special Early Inscriptions, 27"

Located in South Burlington, VT

Unique Bronze Bell One of a kind find bronze bonsho temple bell- with an unusual scalloped crest, side panel markings, rare bottom band pattern castings, and early patron signatures...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Rare Big Signed Antique Bronze Temple Bell  Emits Voice Of Buddha, 25"
Japanese Rare Big Signed Antique Bronze Temple Bell  Emits Voice Of Buddha, 25"

Japanese Rare Big Signed Antique Bronze Temple Bell Emits Voice Of Buddha, 25"

Located in South Burlington, VT

One of a kind find Bonsho bronze temple bell with unusual side panel markings, and old patron signatures - a rare Buddhist temple survivor from the early 20th century.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell "Dragon"
Japanese Antique Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell "Dragon"

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell "Dragon"

Located in South Burlington, VT

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 Budd...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Antique "Guanyin & Dragons" Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell
Japanese Antique "Guanyin & Dragons" Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell

Japanese Antique "Guanyin & Dragons" Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell

Located in South Burlington, VT

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 monk...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell "Flying Angels"
Japanese Antique Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell "Flying Angels"

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell "Flying Angels"

Located in South Burlington, VT

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 monk...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell "Swans & Dragon"
Japanese Antique Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell "Swans & Dragon"

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell "Swans & Dragon"

Located in South Burlington, VT

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 Buddhis...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Old Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell "Guanyin & Dragon"
Japanese Old Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell "Guanyin & Dragon"

Japanese Old Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell "Guanyin & Dragon"

Located in South Burlington, VT

We will include a complimentary wooden striker to enhance your immediate enjoyment. History of Japan's temple bells: Buddhist bells known as tsurigane (hanging bells) or great be...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Temple Bell, Old Kyoto Collection
Japanese Antique Hand Cast Temple Bell, Old Kyoto Collection

Japanese Antique Hand Cast Temple Bell, Old Kyoto Collection

Located in South Burlington, VT

We will include a complimentary striker to enhance your immediate enjoyment. History of Japan's temple bells: Buddhist bells known as tsurigane (hanging bells) or great bells are...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Iron

Japanese Old Hand Cast Temple Bell with Double Chain Hanger
Japanese Old Hand Cast Temple Bell with Double Chain Hanger

Japanese Old Hand Cast Temple Bell with Double Chain Hanger

Located in South Burlington, VT

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 monk...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Old Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell with "Cloud" Chime
Japanese Old Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell with "Cloud" Chime

Japanese Old Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell with "Cloud" Chime

Located in South Burlington, VT

We will include a complimentary striker to enhance your immediate enjoyment. History of Japan's temple bells: Buddhist bells known as tsurigane (hanging bells) or great bells are...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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

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

Located in South Burlington, VT

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...

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Old Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell with "Kanon" Guanyin
Japanese Old Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell with "Kanon" Guanyin

Japanese Old Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell with "Kanon" Guanyin

Located in South Burlington, VT

We will include a complimentary striker to enhance your immediate enjoyment. History of Japan's temple bells: Buddhist bells known as tsurigane (hanging bells) or great bells are...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Big Bronze Temple Hearts Bell with Chime, 19th Century
Japanese Big Bronze Temple Hearts Bell with Chime, 19th Century

Japanese Big Bronze Temple Hearts Bell with Chime, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

We will include a complimentary rubber striker to enhance your immediate enjoyment. History of Japan's temple bells: Buddhist bells known as tsurigane (hanging bells) or great be...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

Japanese Hand Cast Big Bronze Temple Bell with "Clouds", 19th Century
Japanese Hand Cast Big Bronze Temple Bell with "Clouds", 19th Century

Japanese Hand Cast Big Bronze Temple Bell with "Clouds", 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

We will include a complimentary striker to enhance your immediate enjoyment. History of Japan's temple bells: Buddhist bells known as tsurigane (hanging bells) or great bells are...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

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Bronze

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Buddhist Temple Bell For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal buddhist temple bell for your home. Frequently made of metal, bronze and fabric, every buddhist temple bell was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer buddhist temple bell, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each buddhist temple bell bearing folk art hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made buddhist temple bell over the years, but those crafted by Sax Berlin, Beth Ganz and Jean-Francois Larrieu are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Buddhist Temple Bell?

Prices for a buddhist temple bell start at $140 and top out at $17,500 with the average selling for $2,850.

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