Antique Bronze Temple Puja Handbell from Nepal – Conch & Dorje

This 19th Century bronze priests hand-bell would have been rung on countless ritual, puja, and ceremonial occasions in Nepal.  The rung note is a nice sixth octave G#6 (1684Hz).

The top features the praying mythical Garuda bird and Hanuman the Monkey God. with 5 huge protective cobras (nagas) above.  Unusually, the bottom of the bell is decorated with alternating dorje and conch shell motifs.

This temple handbell was cast in a bronze alloy by the lost wax method and is therefore a unique one-off item.  It is in excellent condition with an aged patina.  It would make a very nice original gift!