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Group Of Three Massive Wood Temple Bells

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A very decorative and sculptural group of three carved wood Bells In Elliptical form likely Japanese or Indonesian. Reminiscent of the sculpture of Constantin Brancusi, the elemental forms project both power and serenity. Hand-carved teak wood with various enhancing signs of age and having a fine antique stained and lacquered wood patina. The smallest bell, with a black lacquered exterior with losses, has a woven rope hanger. The medium size bell with rag rope handle and stained/ lacquered exterior and the largest bell with rag rope handle. The large bell has a single stout wooden clapper and the two smaller bells each have three thin wood clappers. Dimensions: Large Bell 36” wide by 15” deep by 19.5” high Medium Bell 24.5” wide by 9.5” deep by 19” high Small Bell 21.5” wide by 9.25” deep by 16.75” high Condition: Please see detail photos Age and use . Distressed, The Bells exhibit several signs of age, use and authenticity including finish losses, scrapes, stable age splits and rubs all mentioned for accuracy as the presentation is fantastic.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 15 in (38.1 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 3
  • Style:
    Tribal (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Rope,Wood,Carved,Lacquered
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    20th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Minor fading.
  • Seller Location:
    Bridgeport, CT
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 3433541stDibs: LU1755243554752

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