Rare 18th/19th.c Bronze Buddhist Temple Bell Lord Ganesh

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Bronze temple bell of Han period (206 B.C.-A.D. 220). Although retaining some Chou features, the general craftsmanship is inferior, the handle plain.

~ Temple Bells ~

The ringing voices of bells have comforted man in time of despair, warned him of impending danger, and accompanied him in battle, in revelry, and in worship.
The origin of bells is shrouded in the mist of antiquity. We can imagine, though, that early man first stumbled on the discovery that striking objects around him-stone, wood, shell, horn, or bone-produced a pleasing resonance. Before long, a rhythmic beat was used to accentuate the ritual of tribal dances.

As time went on, it was found that cured animal skin, stretched over a hollow log, emitted a sonorous boom when beaten. A tone of definite pitch could be produced by blowing through a hollow bamboo or reed. Resilient pieces of wood clacking against one another were used as a rattle, and a dried gourd containing loose seeds was a natural percussion instrument.

Achieving a true ringing sonority, however, had to await man's discovery of how to smelt the ore of metals, such as copper, tin, and zinc. The development of this skill ushered in the Bronze Age around 3000 B.C. According to the Bible (Genesis 4:22), the first forger of metals was Tubal-cain (e. 3800 B.C.).

Copper, the earliest metal to be used extensively, was initially fashioned into such basic articles as utensils, tools, weapons, and personal ornaments. The primitive artisans would have hammered or cast shapes that produced varying degrees of reverberation when struck. It must have been apparent that certain pots, bowls, and plates gave forth a more pleasing sound than others. In time, man mastered the technique of fusing copper with other metals, producing a stronger and more rigid alloy; the resulting tone was even more delightful. Man had developed a new substance with a special characteristic which was destined to play a unique role in all future cultures.

Precisely where bells first appeared is unknown; both Eastern and Western Asia have been claimed as the area of origin. Whatever the case, the entire civilized world of antiquity was eventually acquainted with numerous forms of metallic ringing objects, and the pattern of their use was universal to a large extent.

Bells and gongs, often in combination with drums and other musical instruments, have long been used to accompany the dance, and jingling-type bells often adomed the dancers themselves. The use of bells on domestic animals is also of ancient origin.

The Chinese of antiquity were successful in controlling the pitch of bells as well as sets of stone slabs, and both were used to produce music. Inevitably, these appealing sounds became integrated into the rituals of worship.

In all religions throughout the ages, ecclesiastics have sought to create an environment that would enhance spiritual communion by appealing to the senses, both emotionally and aesthetically. The bell held a certain aura of mysticism, as if it contained hidden spirits that communicated with the living by means of an enigmatic language, one intermittently plaintive, ominous, stern, or reassuring. From earliest times, the indefinite fading of a ringing tone has been associated with the infinite.

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Rare 18th/19th.c Bronze Buddhist Temple Bell Lord Ganesh

This is an authentic antique prayer bell decorated with an Lord Ganesh who is worshiped by Buddhists and Hindus alike.

These temple bells are made on site by the monks and are very rare. Lord Ganesh

Traditional craft passed down the centuries, precious materials & images woven into a magical spell. A sacred keepsake for your spiritual journey.

In the past these bells were used to decorate the temple and weren't for sale.

In Thailand, Buddhist temples often have bells made of brass or bronze hanging from frameworks of wood or metal.
Unlike the gongs in temples that are used to wake up monks and announce prayer times, these bells are used by the faithful and are struck after making an offering at the shrine.

Striking the bell is thought to remove spells or protect a person from evil spirits. It is also believed that the sound of bells ringing can purify a holy place.

Measurements: Bell is approximately 5.5 inches x 3 inches.

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