Japanese Old Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell "Guanyin & Dragon"
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Japanese Old Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell "Guanyin & Dragon"
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 8 in (20.32 cm)Diameter: 5.5 in (13.97 cm)
- Style:Taisho (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1910
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:South Burlington, VT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1289218519332
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