Japanese Pair Older Temple Bells Resonate Beautiful Serene Sound
$780.00
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Here’s a beautiful and unique way to accent your indoor or outdoor garden space with these treasures from Japan!
Its unusual to find a pair of bronze bells and this is a first for us.
This is a superb pair (2) of solid bronze castings of wonderful temple bells. bonsho. These bells were sourced from an old Northern Japanese collection recently,. These date to the mid-20th century or older.
They resonate a beautiful serene sound. You won’t be disappointed.
Heavily hand cast, these bells possess a pleasing original dark greenish patina.
Dimensions: Each bell is 6.5 inches tall and 3.75 inches wide
We will include a complimentary 14 inch long hardwood striker for your enjoyment as well (photo)
Quality: good with fine patina
This pair of bells are now hard to find.
History of Japan’s temple bells:
Rather than containing a clapper, bonsho is struck from the outside, using either a handheld mallet or a beam suspended on ropes.
Antique Japanese bronze temple bells have a handle of dragon heads called ryuzu, protrusions called chi chi or nyu and to improve resonance of sound, protruding, tsuki-za, striking panels and in some instances possess a mei-bun inscription of the bell’s history.
Bonsho or 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.
Lifetime guarantee of authenticity.
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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