Japanese Huge Antique "Hand Hammered" Shinto Temple Bell Ex Shrine

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Japanese Huge Antique "Hand Hammered" Shinto Temple Bell Ex Shrine

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A genuine de-accession from a temple shrine in Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Japan Authentically Temple used, 96 inches long, and with a massive 18 inch high hand hammered copper bell Comes this extraordinary opportunity to acquire, collect and potentially re purpose the largest scale temple bell of this kind we have ever seen in private hands- including its original wood and hemp rope pull- a Japanese authentic hand cast copper Shinto Suzu bell. The auspicious temple shrine from which this bell comes, was founded in 1156 to honor Ojintenno, who was the 15th emperor of Japan. It was commissioned in part by Minamoto no Tametomo, who was a famous Samurai, who is known as possibly being the first samurai to commit Seppuku. Its big 18" high and 12" diameter bell including a massive hand carved wooden pull handle measuring 17 inches in length shows patina from great age, dates to the late 19th century, and was formerly rung outside a Nagoya Temple great hall where it was enjoyed by members of Japan's local Shinto Communities. Make no mistake, this bell was authentically rung at this temple shrine! But that's not all. The original 96 inch rope pull with massive 17 inch long hand carved wooden handle is included. In total, this is an extraordinary copper bell which includes its rare original wood and hemp rope pull. Important: Please view the actual insitu photograph of this amazing relic before it was deaccessioned. This huge old bell dates to the late 19th century period, displays an impressive patina from age, and sounds impressive. It's lower half portion has been purposely hand-hammered by design to improve its sound- this is not damage. The Suzu Shinto bell contains metal pellets that yield a pleasant sound when rung. At Shinto shrines, large Suzu bells drape over entrances. It is said that ringing a Shinto bell calls kami, allowing one to acquire positive power and authority while repelling evil. Please enjoy an actual photograph of these bells actually installed in situ. (Photo). Tone: when gentle struck it gives a nice sharp ring History: Suzu bells hang under the eaves of a Shinto shrine, The Suzu is a round, hollow Japanese Shinto bell that contains pellets that sound when agitated. At Shinto shrines, large Suzu drape over entrances, as it is said that ringing them calls Shinto Spirit gods -kami-, allowing one to acquire positive power and authority, while repelling evil. Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our lifetime authenticity guarantee.

Dimensions:
Height: 18 in (45.72 cm)Width: 12 in (30.48 cm)Depth: 96 in (243.84 cm)
Style:
Meiji (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Copper,Cast
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
1890-1899
Date of Manufacture:
1899
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1289222110192

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