An impressive Japanese temple bell, Meiji period (1868-1912), with rich patina, a beaten and incised copper temple bell and accompanying striker, featuring a dragon in the clouds design with seven character inscription referencing the Nittayama shrine,…
An impressive Javanese brass alloy Vajra Ghenta Buddhist temple bell ( Dril Bu), Stupa form with dorje scepter finial with four masks in relief to the base of the handle, the bell (dril bu) is the most common musical instrument associated with Tantric…
A large old Oriental bronze temple bell, with ribbed and encircling wide band of panelled raised star boss decoration. The cast hanger of double dragon's head form, height 45.5 cm, diameter 27 cm.
An ancient large bronze temple bell, helmet shape with Flanges and arrow heads, south East Asian, 15th-19th century, a loop handle to the crown, a patina of red and green, height 32 cm
A large gilt bronze temple bell on twisted rope, the circular bell has a loud ring. Condition: top half oxidized from natural wear. Provenance: Imperial Peking collection. Height 28 cm
18th century Japanese hammered bronze temple bell, hand forged with planished finish, with Japanese character inscription reading: Tenmei Era 3rd year (1784), followed by various names, possibly followers or donors of the bell to the temple (reading…
A collection of objects, including dancing shiva carving, elephant pendant, Ganesh oil burner, temple bell, ceremonial rattle and wall plaque. The oil burner, 14 cm high