Monumental Burmese Bronze and Iron Temple Bell

Circa !900 Japanese Large well shaped bronze champleve enameled vase.. Six paneled sides with Asian themed engravings on each panel.With two ringed handles. Original warm amber brow...

Elegant Chinese porcelain temple jar with jade green glaze in a crackle finish. The hung mu wood hand carved base with five legs with a reticulated stretcher support. A total heigh...

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...

Material: wood 185 cm high 85 cm wide 50 cm deep Mandalay style Originating from Burma 19th century Gilt with 24 krt. gold leaf Two parts The Buddha statue inside is not in...