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Detail: Hard brass temple bell that serves as a singing bell / bowl. At the tip of the handle is a Dorje (Tibetan name) or Vajra, a sacred object. A striker is included and – if you hold the bell by the handle – you can…
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- Item Number: C-5901
- Provenance/Origin: Tibet. Circa mid- to late-1900's
- Composition: Brass
- Dimensions: 9" tall x 4.5" diameter at bell rim
- Weight: 1.6 pounds
- Price: $ 110.00 USD
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Detail: Very well crafted with new strings. Deep rich tones with a coy fish weight to sound the chimes. Nice patina. Circa mid-1960’s to mid-1970’s. Good condition.
- Item Number: C-4980
- Provenance/Origin: China. Circa 1960s - 1970s
- Composition: Brass and copper
- Dimensions: 27" long (to hanging chain) x 7" at widest (at pagoda)
- Weight: 4.5 pounds
- Price: $ 95.00 USD
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Detail: This are an antique set probably from the mid- to late-1800’s. There is some wear to the paint and lacquer. Purchased from an Asian antique dealer in Sherburne New York in 1999.
These bells have been sold. Thanks M.C.!
- Item Number: S-6857
- Provenance/Origin: China. Circa mid- to late-1800's
- Composition: Brass or Bronze
- Dimensions: 15" (top of upper bell to bottom rim of lower). Diameters: top - 6"; second - 5"; third - 4"; smallest - 3.5"
- Weight: 1 pound
- Price: $ 140.00 USD
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Detail: Two brass figures, back-to-back form the handle. I believe one of the figures is Hanuman. Fantastic engravings on the bell itself. Circa late- 1800’s. In very good condition.
- Item Number: C-0833
- Provenance/Origin: Tibet. Circa late-1800's
- Composition: Brass
- Dimensions: 6" tall x 3" diameter of bell
- Weight: .5 pound
- Price: $85.00 USD
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Detail: The gong is quite old. The gong sound is rich, deep, long-lasting and resonant. The stand is carved from wood and the mallet has a wood handle with a fabric covered bulky striker. Pristine condition and ready to strike. Special packaging will be required for shipping. Circa mid- to…
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- Item Number: C-0915
- Provenance/Origin: China
- Composition: Wood, metal, fabric/filler
- Dimensions: 40.5" tall x 37" widest; 17.5" gong diameter
- Weight: 17.75 pounds
- Price: $690.00 USD