Cast Iron Temple Bell Holding Bracket from Burma, Late 19th-Early 20th Century

Large Red Offering Tray, Burma Late 19th/early 20th century Bamboo, lacquer ...

Large Red Offering Bowl Burma Late 19th/early 20th century Bamboo, lacquer D: 31 in x H: 7.5 in :: 78.7 cm x 19 cm Traditionally used to bring offerings to an altar, and to present ...

Burmese spinning temple gong (Kyizi) from Mandalay, Burma, early 20th century. Made of cast bronze in the shape of a temple pagoda with fine green patina.

Late 19th-early 20th century iron currency, kurr, Sara-Madjingaye peoples, Southern Chad. These rare currencies have a wonderfully minimalist anthropomorphic form, but were inspired...

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...

Bronze bell. India, 20th century. Bell made of bronze with a tall body and an oval base, almost rectangular in height, which has an elaborate upper part with smooth areas and figure...

Early 20th century iron cooking utencil from India This is a cool and unusual decorative object.  

Burmese bronze bell with clapper inside with stand. Age: Burma, 19th century Size: height 15.2 cm / width 8.8 cm Size including stand: height ...