Iran Antique Hand Cast Bronze Bell “Double Camel”
$450.00
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Beautiful bronze bell with a “double camel,” 100-150 years old
Here’s a rare treasure from the far east and an unusual find- plus an excellent candidate to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space.
This is an unusual bronze heavily cast temple bell complete featuring unusual motifs of a matching pair of camels on the sides of each bell. This bell was sourced from an old American collection.
They date to the 19th century and display original patina.
This fine bell comes complete with a striker and when struck emits a pleasant resonating sound guaranteed to please you!
These bells were often commissioned by wealthy families and may have also been used for utilitarian purposes such as summoning family members in private homes.
This bell possesses a beautiful original patina which supports and highlights its old former life.
Dimensions: Large 11 inches tall from top of bell to the bottom of the inner bell and 6 inches diameter.
Tone: When gently struck it gives a strong and pleasant ring.
History of Iran’s bells:
Camel bells were a tried and trusted form in competing with other bell forms. Once secured onto a beast, they were often heard in camel groupings.
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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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