Japanese Antique Cast Bronze Temple Bell with Original Chain and Limb Piece

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About the Item

An unusual and unique find from Japan. This is no ordinary antique bronze bell. While cast in solid bronze, this one retains its original hand-wrought iron chain and yes, an original wooden limb piece at the end of the chain from where it had been originally mounteded and hanging for decades! This temple bell Bonsho was sourced from an old Northern Japanese collection late last year. It is a hard to find medium size scale and our bell dates to the Meiji period, 19th century. This bell possesses a fine original green used patina. Dimensions: Bell is 16 inches tall and 9 inches diameter. Thick walls. We will include a complimentary striker as well (photo) Quality: Fine green patina, old and original surface casting marks are visible which is not unusual for these instruments This bell is a hard to find in this size; most found today are larger and heavier in scale. History of Japan's temple bells: Rather than containing a clapper, bonsho is struck from the outside, using either a handheld mallet or a beam suspended on ropes. Antique Japanese bronze temple bells have a handle of dragon heads called ryuzu, protrusions called chi chi or nyu and to improve resonance of sound, protruding, tsuki-za, striking panels and in rare instances possess a mei-bun inscription of the bell's history. Bonsho or Buddhist bells known as tsurigane (hanging bells) or great bells are large bells found in Buddhist temples throughout Japan, used to summon the monks to prayer. The Genroku period in Japanese history, is an era from 1688-1704, and characterized by a rapidly expanding commercial economy and the development of a vibrant urban culture centred in the cities of Kyoto, Osaka, and Edo (Tokyo). Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee.

Dimensions:
Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)Diameter: 9 in (22.86 cm)
Style:
Meiji (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Cast
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
19th Century
Date of Manufacture:
19th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1289211419681

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