Japanese Antique Bronze Chanting Bell 1705
$780.00
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Rare one-of-a-kind, beautiful lotus flower design
This rare dated cast bronze Buddhist chanting bell “waniguchi” is inscribed on its obverse above its attractive lotus flower design with the date June 24, 1705 ( Hoei era year) and depicts the dedication inscription:
“made by Nishimura Sakon Muneharu of Kyoto- dedicated to Atago Dai Gongen” . This rare inscribed dedication is of a deity often worshipped and chanted to by the Samurai class at Shinto temples and shrines and ,as a favorable deity, the deity represents good fortune for the warrior class. Its lotus flower design both handsome and inviting.
Beautifully crafted , this bronze temple chanting bell is a larger scale version, in fine condition with pleasing patina.
We will include a complimentary quality hardwood 14 inch long striker for your enjoyment as photographed
Age: Edo period, inscription dated 1705
Dimensions : 8.6 inches diameter and 3.1 inches in depth
We’ve added an old silk cord to enable you to proudly display, suspend, and ring in your favorite location.
About Waniguchi Bell
Waniguchi (鰐口) is a Japanese flat round hollow metal slit gong in the shape of a crocodile’s mouth, that hangs before the worship hall at a Shinto shrine or image hall at a Buddhist temple. It may be sounded by worshippers during chanting to attract a favored deity’s attention.
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Our gallery based in Newport, Rhode Island USA has been dealing in authentic Pre-Columbian, Japanese and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our president personally travels across America as well as Japan and Europe each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique work of art to ensure its old age, authenticity and quality condition.
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