Japanese Bronze Bonsho Buddhist Temple Bell

Japanese Bronze Bonsho Buddhist Temple Bell
18th/19th Century
Appears to be signed. the slightly flared cylindrical bell of archaic form, cast with a double dragon head supporting loop, the top with a ring of projecting stylized lappets, the body with four panels incorporating studs eminating from flowerhead, with borders of foliage, the base with a similar cast border, the body incised with a buddhist prayer, greenish-gray patina, now hung from a well-crafted oak stand.
Height 21 in. (53.34 cm.), Diameter at base, 12.5 in. (31.75 cm.), the stand 41 by 32 in. (104.14 x 81.28 cm.)
Condition Report: Minor imperfections to surface