Chinese Antique Handbell Cast Bronze Buddhist Meditation Prayer Ghanta Bell

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A Asian Chinese antique cast bronze handbell Buddhist Meditation Prayer Ghanta Bell.
Probably from the late Qing dynasty to the … more A Asian Chinese antique cast bronze handbell Buddhist Meditation Prayer Ghanta Bell.
Probably from the late Qing dynasty to the end of the Qing dynasty.
Although it is a casting, the fine decoration is very beautiful.
The characters are designed to be large, but this is a Sanskrit character with the sides gently flaring towards the base.
There is a ball inside, so when you shake the bell, you will hear a beautiful sound.
This unusual tall handled cast antique bronze bell size form is unusual tall slim bottle neck form and a Chinese Tao-tie face motif and striker buttons suggest Chinese creation.
With its handsome patina from good age, we date this interesting bell to the late 19th century.
Please examine the detailed design of this unusual and impressive bell.
Dimensions: Bell is 9.25 inches tall and 4 inches wide x 3.25 " Depth.
Quality: Fine patina, old and original surfaces, finest of finely cast details makes for an unusual collecting opportunity.
There are no major defects. The condition is good.
This special cast alloy metal Tibetan sonic energy bell is used for meditation, ritual, prayer and as an instrument in Buddhism.
The Bell is virtually synonymous with advanced Vajrayana tantric practice.
A Buddhist practitioner is rarely separated from this powerful meditation and ritual symbol.
It is the most widely recognized symbols used in Buddhism. less