Japanese Old Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell with "Kanon" Guanyin
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Japanese Old Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell with "Kanon" Guanyin
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- Dimensions:Height: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)Diameter: 5 in (12.7 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: LU1289217646942
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