Japanese Bronze Bonshō Bell (梵鐘, Buddhist Bell)

Japanese bronze bonsho, Buddhist temple bell

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Japanese Bronze Bonshō Bell (梵鐘, Buddhist Bell)

SKU 1503385 Categories Bronze, Metalwork, Religious, Temple Bell Tags Japanese Buddhist, Japanese temple bell, Temple bell

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An large Japanese bronze Buddhist temple bell called Bonsho with a carrying handle in the form of 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.
Raised writing on either side just above the lotus striking point (Tsukiza) states “Namo Amitabha” in homage to Amitabha. A Mei-bun inscription dates the time of dedication to November Showa 63 or 1988.

Dimensions: 28″ high x 16″ wide

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An large Japanese bronze Buddhist temple bell called Bonsho with a carrying handle in the form of 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.
Raised writing on either side just above the lotus striking point (Tsukiza) states “Namo Amitabha” in homage to Amitabha. A Mei-bun inscription dates the time of dedication to November Showa 63 or 1988.

Dimensions: 28″ high x 16″ wide

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Region	Japanese

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