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A best find from our recent Japanese Acquisitions Beautiful original blue green patina Japanese large, substantial antique solid cast bronze temple bell Bonsho with beautiful original handsome patina from age. Undoubtedly commissioned for donation to a family temple or shrine. Cast over eighty years ago- it is cast in solid bronze in a larger than normal scale. Please note its truly amazing blue patina and wonderful top facial loop. This temple bell Bonsho was sourced from an old Japanese Nagoya collection this year. This bell possesses an original dark patina carefully originating from years of use, just the way we like to find them. Dimensions: Big, bell is 20 inches tall and 10 inches wide Pleasing bold resonating sound. We will include a complimentary heavy duty striker as well (photo) Quality: Heavily cast with thick walls, fine 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 much smaller in scale. Photographed in natural day light. 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 some 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 centered 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. We are members of NAJGA- the North American Japanese Garden Association.

Dimensions:
Height: 20 in (50.8 cm)Diameter: 10 in (25.4 cm)
Style:
Taisho (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Cast
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
Early 20th Century
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1289224202052

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