Bell, Buddhist

Description

Bell, or vajra-ghanta, of bronze with chased thunderbolt handle: Japan, Buddhist, 19th century

Museum reference

A.1898.359

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Bell, Buddhist

Production information

Japan, East Asia

Date

19th century

Style / Culture

Buddhist

Materials

Bronze

Physical description

Haricot bronze; chased thunderbolt handle

Exhibitions

• Exploring East Asia (08 Feb 2019)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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