Lot 279 Dα

Three bronze temple bells (bonshō). 19/20th century

Cast in archaistic style with double-headed dragon loop handle two of them surmounted by a jewel; around the dome panels each containing sixteen respectively nine circular bosses (to improve resonance); the body divided by vertical bands; around the lower edge horizontal bands and a lotus-shaped striking point (tsuki-za).(3)
Height 41.5 cm; 50.5 cm; 55.5 cm