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Lot 829: Japanese Gokorei Buddhist Bell

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Start price: $10

Estimated price: $50 - $500

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Antique Japanese Shingnon Buddhism five-pronged gokorei bell, ca. 1900-1930. With a simple, functional design and flared bottom. Handle design resembling stylized vajra. Likely made of "sahari, " an alloy of copper and tin, with small amounts of zinc, lead, and silver. With a clapper.


5.5"H x 2.5"Dia.

Condition: General wear including tarnishing. The clapper is not attached to the bell.