19c Japanese bronze Buddhist bell LOTUS VAJRA ANGELS
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Late 19th century/early Taisho period Japanese Buddhist ceremony bronze bell. The body of the bell is cast with faces of 2 tennin (female Buddhist angels) in flight among swirling clouds. Dense dark rosewood handle with complicated 3 registers of inlays, middle one depicting elements of the lotus plant and upper one of stylized clouds. Beautifully made finial in a shape of 5-pronged vajra issuing from a lotus flower with 3 layers of open petals. Bronze bell with nickel plating, produces very melodious sound. Old silk beautifully knotted tassel. Superb quality work - see the veining on the lotus petals, beautiful patina both on metal and wood. Unusual object in excellent condition. Height with handle 8 inches.
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Late 19th century/early Taisho period Japanese Buddhist ceremony bronze bell. The body of the bell is cast with faces of 2 tennin (female Buddhist angels) in flight among swirling clouds. Dense dark rosewood handle with complicated 3 registers of inlays, middle one depicting elements of the lotus plant and upper one of stylized clouds. Beautifully made finial in a shape of 5-pronged vajra issuing from a lotus flower with 3 layers of open petals. Bronze bell with nickel plating, produces very melodious sound. Old silk beautifully knotted tassel. Superb quality work - see the veining on the lotus petals, beautiful patina both on metal and wood. Unusual object in excellent condition. Height with handle 8 inches.
Reserve: $280.00
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Photos, descriptions, and estimates were prepared with the utmost care by a fully certified expert and appraiser. All items in this sale are guaranteed authentic.
In the rare event that the item did not conform to the lot description in the sale, Jasper52 specialists are here to help. Buyers may return the item for a full refund provided you notify Jasper52 within 5 days of receiving the item.
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19c Japanese bronze Buddhist bell LOTUS VAJRA ANGELS
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