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Vintage Tibetan Bronze Meditation Bell with Gilt Vajra Handle 20th Century

$495
£377.93
€436.70
CA$694.89
A$774.52
CHF 406.37
MX$9,458.19
NOK 5,145.47
SEK 4,863.26
DKK 3,259.25

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Vintage Tibetan Bronze Meditation Bell with Gilt Vajra Handle – 20th Century A beautifully cast antique Tibetan Ghanta bell, also known as a Drilbu, used in advanced Vajrayana Buddhist rituals and meditation practices. Crafted from bronze with a warm, aged patina, this ceremonial bell features an intricately detailed, gilt vajra-shaped handle — symbolizing compassion and the indestructible path to enlightenment. The bell’s dome is finely decorated with Sanskrit inscriptions on lotus petal borders, and surrounded by a band of small vajras and tassel motifs in low relief. The interior reveals a delicate lotus design and additional sacred symbols, enhancing its ritual significance. The vajra (dorje) handle, topped with a four-pronged finial, balances the masculine principle (method, action) while the bell represents the feminine (wisdom, emptiness). When used together in ritual, they signify the union of wisdom and compassion—an essential tenet in Buddhist practice. Key Features: * 20th Century Tibetan Buddhist ritual bell * Cast bronze with gilt highlights * Vajra handle with Bodhisattva face and five-point crown motif * Intricate Sanskrit and lotus petal detailing * Symbolic of the union of wisdom (Prajna) and method (Upaya) * Used for meditation, prayer, and ceremonial offerings * Dimensions: 6.75" H x 3.5" W Both an object of devotion and a work of art, this bell produces a resonant, calming tone, and serves as a sacred tool for spiritual practice or a striking decorative piece imbued with profound cultural meaning.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.75 in (17.15 cm)Diameter: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
  • Style:
    Tibetan (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Bronze,Cast,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    India
  • Period:
    Mid-20th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    North Hollywood, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ATB7251stDibs: LU906845887852

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