Bell

29-96-355D

From: Japan | Buddhist Temple

Curatorial Section: Asian

Object Number 29-96-355D
Current Location Collections Storage
Culture Japanese | Buddhist
Provenience Japan | Buddhist Temple
Period 17th Century
Date Made 1689
Section Asian
Materials Bronze (uncertain) | Brass (uncertain)
Inscription Language Japanese Language
Description

Bronze standing bell (dobachi), hammered, fine tone (voice of heaven). There is an inscription around the edge.

Height 27 cm
Width 64.5 cm
Credit Line Bequest of Maxwell Sommerville, 1904
Other Number CG94-1-145 - Found in Collection Number

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