Japanese Antique Bonsho Temple Bell Buddhist

Japanese Antique Bonsho Temple Bell Buddhist

SKU 1464951 Categories Bronze, Metalwork, Religious, Temple Bell Tag antique Japanese Bonsho bell

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Region	Japanese
Period	Pre 1900

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An antique Japanese bronze Buddhist temple bell called Bonsho with a carrying handle depicting diverging dragon heads called Ryuzu. The upper protrusions called Chi or Nyu improves the resonance of the sound when struck. Two opposing striking panels called Tsuki-za is the point on the bell where the best and longest sound is achieved. A bell of this size was hung in a neighborhood temple to summon the monks to prayer.

Age: Edo Era (1800-1850)

Dimensions: 9.5″ Diameter by 17.5″ High

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An antique Japanese bronze Buddhist temple bell called Bonsho with a carrying handle depicting diverging dragon heads called Ryuzu. The upper protrusions called Chi or Nyu improves the resonance of the sound when struck. Two opposing striking panels called Tsuki-za is the point on the bell where the best and longest sound is achieved. A bell of this size was hung in a neighborhood temple to summon the monks to prayer.

Age: Edo Era (1800-1850)

Dimensions: 9.5″ Diameter by 17.5″ High

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Region	Japanese
Period	Pre 1900

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