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Rare Large Temple Bronze Bell dated to 1735
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Pre 1800 item# 1096799 (stock# 1008)
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Exceptionally beautiful , large bronze temple bell dated to 1735. Bell decorated with geometrical patters and images of flying bodhisattvas. Rim is surrounded by floral decor with the top made in the shape of dragon heads and a kintamani gem.
Bell features beautiful malachite patination and crisp detailes. It stands 65 cm tall and 36 cm wide. The sound of the bell is very fine .
Bell inscribed with the names of the donors and a date Kyoho 20 th, year of rabbit
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