A LARGE KHMER BRONZE ELEPHANT BELL CIRCA 12TH CENTURY
Description: A LARGE KHMER BRONZE ELEPHANT BELL
CIRCA 12TH CENTURY
The ovoid form bronze bell with wide horizontal protuding banding to the sides, decorated with buddhist deities in relief on the lotus petal form bell apperture. Covered in a beautiful verdigris and azuride encrusted patina.
20cm high, 15cm diameter
Condition:
Condition: damage to one side of the bell resulting in a hole, and a possible repair to the ring terminal.
Approximately 2182 gms weight
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Description: A LARGE KHMER BRONZE ELEPHANT BELL
CIRCA 12TH CENTURY
The ovoid form bronze bell with wide horizontal protuding banding to the sides, decorated with buddhist deities in relief on the lotus petal form bell apperture. Covered in a beautiful verdigris and azuride encrusted patina.
20cm high, 15cm diameter
Condition:
Condition: damage to one side of the bell resulting in a hole, and a possible repair to the ring terminal.
Approximately 2182 gms weight
The opinions expressed in the condition reports are a guide only and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Prospective buyers are encouraged to inspect articles for sale at our pre-sale viewing where Leonard Joel staff are available for advice.
Leonard Joel makes no guarantee of the originality of mechanical or applied components. Absence of reference to such modifications does not imply that a lot is free from modifications.
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