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A Metal Burmese Bell on a Base with Garula and Narasimha

About the Item

This Burmese brass bell was given to a temple as an act of merit-making. It was suspended from a heavy cord and put on a custom metal stand for display. The piece dates to c.1920. and features with Garuda, a mythical bird, and Narasimha, a lion-headed deity. The diameter of the bell is 19" and the height is 40".
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 64.5 in (163.83 cm)Width: 38 in (96.52 cm)Depth: 24 in (60.96 cm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    c.1920
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Chicago, IL
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 24T012721stDibs: LU886443066672

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