For your special garden or indoor display

Large Hand Cast Original Blue Green Patina Bronze Bell With Makers Signature emblazoned on its side.

This large one-of-a-kind antique bronze bell from old Japan possesses an attractive dark blue green patina which makes it an attractive and desirable work of art for display. This distinctive dragon headed bell called ryuzu and remarkable protrusions called chi chi or nyu are crafted by generations old skilled Japanese specialists follow Japan’s ancient traditions.

This antique hand cast bronze temple bell dates to the middle Showa period, mid last century.

Signed with the makers name (please see photographs).

A rare survivor with a low dullish sound , this beautiful bell would make a handsome display for you garden or indoor special place.

Please note its impressive cast dragon headed top ryuzu, thick walls and original blue gray toned patina.

Dimensions: 19 inches tall and 11 inches diameter. It has been well used and possesses an original aged patina appropriate to its age-just the way we like to find them.

This bell represents and brings to mind the voice of Buddha and was used to deliver wishes to the temples patrons and followers.

Great garden consideration.

Only One.

Lifetime guarantee of authenticity.

Our gallery has been dealing in authentic Japanese and Asian art, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for 25 years. Our 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.

History of Japan’s temple bells, bonsho :
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. Now in our Kyoto warehouse awaiting our container shipment.