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Bronze Burmese Pagoda Bell browse these categories for related items... All Items: Antiques:Regional Art:Asian:Southeast Asian:Metalwork: Pre 1900: item # 850952 Please refer to our stock # 64-08 when inquiring.
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| This late 19th century bronze bell is cast in the manner of the much larger bells that are prominent features in Buddhist temples and monasteries throughout Burma. It hangs from a metal crossbar that also supports a U-shaped handle flanked with “to-naya” (snake-like dragons) that match those on the bell hanger. This relatively small bell (eight inches in height) has a clapper, unlike the huge bells that weigh a ton or more and are struck on the outside with a wooden mallet. In spite of its size, this bell produces a rich and sonorous low tone. Important elements in Buddhist rites in Burma, bells generally are donated to temples, bringing merit not only to the donor but to all who hear them. This one may have been hung with others of similar size. The outside of the bell is in good condition; the hanger shows some pitting and wear, as does the inside surface of the bell. Dimensions: height 8” (20 cm). diameter 4” (10 cm). | |||||||||
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