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Japan Big Antique Bronze Meditation Bell - Serene Sound Guaranteed To Please
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- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Diameter: 16 in (40.64 cm)
- Style:Taisho (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1912
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:South Burlington, VT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU128929491881
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