Large Asian Indian Cast Bronze Urli Temple Bowl with Handles

Asian Hammered Metal Bronze Oversized urli Vessel with Two Handles India. Very large South Indian hand-hammered solid copper cooking or serving ceremonial platter. Very large hand-...

Islamic Indo Persian kulah khud helmet with Arabic hand engravings. Hand forged, made of heavy tinned copper metal Middle eastern influence warrior helmet ...

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...

Antique very large pair of fine quality Japanese bronze vases C1900 Meiji Period. Would look amazing in the right location. Rare large size and design. Overall maximum dimensi...