Located in South Burlington, VT
Japanese Large 22" Tall Patinated Bronze Temple Bell With A Resonating Sound Guaranteed to Please You
The pleasing natural green patina makes this bell special.
For your meditation , or special garden display comes this handsome 22 inch tall bronze bell. Its original old and natural dark green patination belies its importance and rarity.
Hard to find with its attractive patina- this is an authentic indication that this bell had actually hung for quite some time and had been used functionally.
At the top, the handle (ryûzu) is crafted in the form of two mirrored dragon heads.
Around the upper portion of the bell, the pronounced bosses Fu (chi) are arranged in five rows of five. Lower sections are surrounded by embossed cartouches with a flower-shaped striking panel (tsuki'za).
Dimensions: 22 inches tall and 12" inches diameter
Date: early to mid 20th century
Provenance: private Kyoto/Shiga area collection
We will include a striker for your convenience.
●History of the Tsurigane Hanging Bell
The tsurigane is a type of bell that developed in East Asia, particularly in Japan, China, and Korea, with the bonshō (Buddhist temple bell...
Category
Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Bronze Furniture