Bronze ritual bell with crescent moon on waves
A bronze kongorei (Buddhist ritual bell)
Edo period, 18th-19th century
Cast and carved and spun in bronze and decorated with confronted lotus petals on the handle separated by a band of "demon's eyes", the finial a crescent moon on a flowing cloud
8 1/2in (21.5cm) high
Estimate:
US$ 1,200 - 1,800
£790 - 1,200
€930 - 1,400

Category: Asian Art / Japanese Art


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