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

1900 - 1920
Sold 23 April 2025 · Gilt and Gesso
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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.

Dispatched U.K. and worldwide within 2-3 working days with tracking.

Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Antique Bronze Temple Bell to the 1900s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1138045
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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 heavy cast bronze 19th-century Hindu temple bell suspended from an integrated link chain with sculptural figural reliefs.
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.

fig 2. A heavy cast bronze 19th-century Hindu temple bell suspended from an integrated link chain with sculptural figural reliefs.
fig 2. A Heavily Cast Bronze 19th Century Hindu Temple Bell and Chain, 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.

Dispatched U.K. and worldwide within 2-3 working days with tracking.

Date of Manufacture

Gilt and Gesso has dated this Antique Bronze Temple Bell to the 1900s.

Height
108cm (42.52")
Width
20cm (7.87")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1138045
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Sellingantiques verified Since May 2023
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BN21 1DJ
United Kingdom
Verified Since May 2023
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A heavy cast bronze 19th-century Hindu temple bell suspended from an integrated link chain with sculptural figural reliefs.
A Heavily Cast Bronze 19th Century Hindu Temple Bell and Chain, 108cm drop
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleTraditional Asian
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Bronze
  • MotifsFigural reliefs, Floral rosettes, Interlinked chain, Flared rim
  • SizeH 108 cm (43 in) x W 20 cm (8 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

In Hindu tradition, temple bells known as ghanta are rung during rituals to summon deities and focus the mind during prayer, with the sound symbolising the sacred syllable Om.

These items were typically produced using the lost-wax casting method, utilising a heavy bronze alloy composed of copper and tin to ensure a resonant, deep tone.

Authentic pieces display genuine wear from ritual use, natural oxidisation patterns, hand-finished detailing, and heavy casting inconsistencies typical of traditional foundry work.

A heavy bronze artefact can be suspended from a ceiling hook as a sculptural focal point or displayed on a specialist stand to add texture and historical depth to a minimalist or eclectic scheme.

Maintain the metal by dusting gently with a soft cloth and avoiding chemical polishes that strip away the natural patina and historical oxidisation.
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