Ritual Bell
Bell
ca. 19th century (made)
ca. 19th century (made)
| Artist/Maker |
Bell metal with bronze, Nepal or Tibet, ca.19th century
Object details
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| Object type | |
| Title | Ritual Bell (generic title) |
| Materials and techniques | Bell metal with bronze |
| Brief description | Bell metal with bronze, Nepal or Tibet, ca.19th century |
| Historical context | The ritual bell (Skt. ghanta, Tib. dril bu) is used in the Buddhist context to symbolise supreme knowledge and when used in combination with the thunderbolt sceptre (Skt. vajra, Tib. dorge), symbolizing compassion, represents the highest state of consciousness, the prerequisite for salvation. The bronze handle is formed by half a dorge, seen above the thumbring, and others form a decorative border on the bell. |
| Production | Nepal or Tibet |
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| Collection | |
| Accession number | IPN.514 |
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| Record created | February 13, 2000 |
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