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ANTIQUE #SA1138045

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

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Sold by: Gilt and Gesso

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
 
Please request more photos and any questions invited.
 
Item weighs apx 10-12kg tbc.
 
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Antique SA1138045 shown on this page was made in 1900. For historical context, the timeline below highlights the period when it was created:
1900
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CONTACT DETAILS OF SELLER:
Gilt and Gesso
East Sussex
United Kingdom
Tel: 07904 423385
STATUS
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN SOLD