Prayer Bell
19th century (made)
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The hand bell 'T.dril bu' represents transcendental wisdom when used in Tibetan Buddhist rituals where it is paired with the 'vajra' or 'dorje', representing active compassion. Tibetan Buddhists consider these two qualities to be the essence of Buddhahood itself.
Object details
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| Materials and techniques | Cast bronze |
| Brief description | Bronze prayer bell, Tibet, 19th century |
| Physical description | A bronze hand bell with clapper. |
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| Summary | The hand bell 'T.dril bu' represents transcendental wisdom when used in Tibetan Buddhist rituals where it is paired with the 'vajra' or 'dorje', representing active compassion. Tibetan Buddhists consider these two qualities to be the essence of Buddhahood itself. |
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| Accession number | 822-1874 |
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| Record created | December 14, 2006 |
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