An authentic Japanese antique 19th century treasure to accompany you in meditation, reflection and pleasure.

We guarantee that its deep and serene reverberating sound will surely please you.

And it is prolifically signed along the top edge by the temple donor and likely with the temple name.

From Japan comes this hand-hammered and wrought bronze percussion instrument which was created by specialized 19th century Samurai craftsman with dimpled construction and includes a rare incised signature of donor along rim. This temple bell sets atop a round lacquered footed wood display base with silk pillow and wooden striker.

When struck, it creates a serene reverberating sound perfect for stress relief meditating, or as a warm, welcoming and pleasant house guest dinner chime indoors or out of doors,

Dimensions: Big: 32.5 inches high with display base and 16.25 inches diameter. The signed bronze edo period, signed bell measures 13.75 inches high and 16 inches; diameter.

Provenance: Private Connecticut collection.

When this beautiful antique instrument is struck it creates a serene reverberating sound guaranteed to please you!

See attached article From Metaphysical to Mainstream to learn more of the potential health benefits of playing and listening to temple bells, both for their meditative qualities as well as improving relaxation and stress relief.

This our last big bronze temple bell

Lifetime guarantee of authenticity: All of our Asian works of art come with our Lifetime Authenticity Guarantee.

Schneible Fine Arts has been dealing in authentic Japanese and Chinese antiquities, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Mr. Schneible personally travels to China and Japan 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.

We are members of the North American Japanese Garden Association (NAJGA) specializing for ten years now in old and authentic Japanese stone garden ornaments.