Prayer bell

Mongolian Collection

Accession Nr.: 65.88.1
Type: metalwork; musical instruments; religious/ritual equipment
Date of production:
19th century
Place of production:
Materials: brass; steel
Dimensions: height: 15 cm
diameter: 7.8 cm
This bell made of bronze used during Buddhist ceremonies. The handle and the body of the bell are cast separately and are attached to each other by soldering. Because of the face on the handle, the five-ponged vajra at the end of the handle this is probably votive bell. The symbolt at the body refer to thr íeight Bodhisattva.