Japanese Old Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell "Guanyin & Dragon"

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About the Item

Here's a rare treasure from Japan and an unusual find- plus an excellent candidate to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space. This is an unusual antique bronze cast medium to large scale temple bell complete featuring unusual motifs of a kanon and abstract dragon effigy loop handle at top in addition to an attendant flute musician. This bell was sourced from an old Southern Japan collection and were one of a small group of these rare bells de-accessioned by a Southern Japanese temple community. It dates to the Taisho period and displays a fine old patina. It comes complete with original wood striker- and emits a pleasant resonating sound when struck. These bells were often commissioned by wealthy families and donated as sacred gifts to temples and shrines on behalf of their family or in honor of a special family member. They may have also been used for utilitarian purposes such as summoning family members in private homes. This bell possesses a beautiful original old patina which supports and highlights its generations old temple life. Dimensions: Large 8 inches tall from top of bell to the bottom and 5.5 inches diameter. Notice the original authentic patina inside the bottom appropriate to its age. Tone: When gently struck it gives a nice ring. We will include a complimentary wooden striker to enhance your immediate enjoyment. History of Japan's temple bells: 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. Smaller bells are also used for other utilitarian purposes such as summoning for a meal. Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity. All our Asian works of art are accompanied by our lifetime guarantee of authenticity.

Dimensions:
Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Diameter: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
Style:
Taisho (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Bronze,Cast,Hand-Crafted
Place of Origin:
Japan
Period:
Early 20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1910
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
South Burlington, VT
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU1289218519332

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