A Heavily Cast Bronze 19th Century Hindu Temple Bell and Chain, 108cm Drop

Name: A Heavily Cast Bronze 19th Century Hindu Temple Bell and Chain, 108cm Drop
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1138045
Availability: SoldOut

1900 - 1920

Sold by Gilt and Gesso

Description

A Heavily Cast Bronze late 19th Century Hindu Temple Bell and Chain, 108cm drop.

An impressive heavily cast, bronze Hindu temple bell with handmade bronze chain and raised Ganesh deity decoration.

A fine quality, handmade antique temple bell, not a mass produced tourist example which we estimate to be late 19thC to circa 1900.

The heavily cast-bronze bell measures apx 22cm tall with a mouth opening of apx 20cm with a thick bronze casting to the body, further decorated with flower motifs and raised Ganesh deity. Attached to the bell is its original hand made substantial chain with hook, the combine to extend 108cm drop.

Inside the bell is the suspended clapper that creates an elegant resonant tone.

A well cast imposing bell with a handsome timeworn patina.

Dimensions

Bell height 22cm

Bell mouth 20cm

Chain and bell drop 108cm

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Item weighs apx 10-12kg tbc.

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Physical Dimensions

Height

108cm (42.52")

Width

20cm (7.87")

Depth

20cm (7.87")

Declaration

Gilt and Gesso has dated this piece to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers

Sellingantiques Reference

SA1138045

Description

A Heavily Cast Bronze late 19th Century Hindu Temple Bell and Chain, 108cm drop.

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An impressive heavily cast, bronze Hindu temple bell with handmade bronze chain and raised Ganesh deity decoration.

Gilt and Gesso

A fine quality, handmade antique temple bell, not a mass produced tourist example which we estimate to be late 19thC to circa 1900.

fig 1. A Heavily Cast Bronze 19th Century Hindu Temple Bell and Chain, 108cm drop — fig 1. A Heavily Cast Bronze 19th Century Hindu Temple Bell and Chain, 108cm Drop

The heavily cast-bronze bell measures apx 22cm tall with a mouth opening of apx 20cm with a thick bronze casting to the body, further decorated with flower motifs and raised Ganesh deity. Attached to the bell is its original hand made substantial chain with hook, the combine to extend 108cm drop.