From our recent Japanese acquisitions.

A large scale personal sized antique Suzu bronze bell, 24 inches tall with its old and decorative blue cord.

Here’s an extraordinary opportunity to collect and acquire a Japanese authentic hand cast copper Shinto Suzu bell. The bell shows a warm used patina from good age and loving handling, dates to the early 20th century, and was likely used by a member of Japan’s Shinto Buddhist Community where it was authentically rung in Shinto ritual at some time in the distant past.
Authentically used, this Suzu bell was sourced from an old Kyoto Japan collection.

This bell possesses a an original old patina which highlights its genuine 100+ year old temple life.

The Suzu Shinto bell contains pellets that sound when agitated.
At Shinto shrines, large Suzu drape over entrances, as it is said that ringing them calls kami, allowing one to acquire positive power and authority, while repelling evil. Please enjoy an actual photograph of these bells actually installed in situ. (photo)

Dimensions: The bell with its cord measures 24 inches long. The hand cast, copper bell is 9 inches tall and 7 inches diameter.

Tone: when gentle struck it gives a nice sharp ring

We will included a complimentary 13 inch hardwood striker as shown .

History of Japan’s suzu bells:
Suzu hang under the eaves of a Shinto shrine, The Suzu is a round, hollow Japanese Shinto bell that contains pellets that sound when agitated.
At Shinto shrines, large Suzu drape over entrances, as it is said that ringing them calls Shinto Spirit gods -kami-, allowing one to acquire positive power and authority, while repelling evil.

Lifetime guarantee of authenticity:. We are members of NAJGA- North American Japanese Garden Association.

We have been dealing in fine authentic Japanese antiques including screens, garden ornaments, lanterns and water basins for many years. Our president personally travels to Japan each year to meet his network partners who assist him in finding best examples. He personally inspects each antique to ensure its old age, authenticity, and quality condition.