Massive 19th Century Cast Iron Temple Bell From China

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 wooden Indian temple panel from , 19th century Material : wood 69,2 cm high 11 cm wide and 18 cm deep 19th century Weight: 5,25 kgs Originating from India

Discover the beauty of traditional Indian temple art with this antique Indian wooden temple panel, a stunning 19th-century artifact. Expertly carved from solid wood, this intricate p...

Antique wooden Indian temple fragment Material : wood 15,3 cm high 7,1 cm wide and 10,1 cm deep 19th century Weight: 409 grams Originating from India Nr: 3830-48