Japanese Old Hand Cast Temple Bell with Double Chain Hanger
$595.00
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From Japan an unusual find- and excellent candidate to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space.
This is an antique bronze casting of a wonderful medium scale temple bell complete with an unusual “double chain” hanger. This bell was sourced from an old Southern Japan collection and were one of a small group of these rare bells de-accessioned by a Southern Japanese temple community.
It dates to the Taisho period and displays an old patina.
It comes complete with its original double chain hanger- very unusual for bells with this combination and age.
They have been used for utilitarian purposes such as summoning family members in private homes.
This bell possesses an original old patina which supports and highlights its generations old temple life.
Dimensions: 16 inches tall with double chain ; bell measures 8 inches tall and 5″ diameter
Tone: We will include a complimentary striker to enhance your immediate enjoyment.
History of Japan’s temple bells:
Buddhist bells known as tsurigane (hanging bells) or great bells are large bells found in Buddhist temples throughout Japan, used to summon the monks to prayer. Smaller bells are also used for other utilitarian purposes such as summoning for a meal.
Lifetime Guarantee of Authenticity. All our Asian works of art are accompanied by our lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
Our gallery has been dealing in authentic Japanese , Chinese, and fine Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. The president personally travels to 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.
We are members of the North American Japanese Garden Association (NAJGA) specializing for ten years now in old and authentic Japanese garden ornaments.
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