Burmese 18th Century Cast Bronze Buddhist Temple Bell Bracket with Elephant

An antique Burmese bronze temple gong with mallet. This exquisite antique Burmese bronze temple gong captures attention with its traditional circular form and raised center. Featuring a rich, brown veined patina, this piece embodies the timeless beauty of Burmese craftsmanship. The gong comes with a mallet and a rope for easy hanging, adding authenticity and functionality to its striking design. Though the base is not included, its presence alone makes a bold statement, whether displayed as a decorative object or used in a more interactive setting. Perfect for enhancing a living room, meditation space, or entryway, this temple gong serves as both a historical artifact and a stunning conversation piece. Its strong visual presence and the mallet's tactile invitation offer an engaging experience for guests. Whether hung as a sculptural wall accent or placed in a central area to invoke a sense of serenity and tradition, this Burmese gong...

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Antique Asian and extremely detailed cast bronze fragment of the head of Buddha, dating from the 18 century and presumably having Thai or Tibetan origins. The sculpture fragment is s...

19th century Burmese bronze temple bell with original carved hardwood stand, painted iron hanging bracket, and striker. This rare large scale cast bronze bell has a splendid sculptural and spiritual presence. The bell has a long inscription on the upper part. The offering of a bronze bell to a monastery or temple was considered second only to the offering of a Buddha image as an act of merit (kutho). Such bells were cast using the lost wax (cire perdue) method. Casting of such bells was auspicious with specific rituals being performed by the caster and sponsors to ensure the appropriate blessings. The bell here, as with all such Burmese bells...