{"product_id":"antique-japanese-edo-period-bronze-hansho-temple-bell-buddhist-tea-ceremony","title":"Antique Japanese Edo Period Bronze Hansho Temple Bell Buddhist Tea Ceremony","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\u003ccenter\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipping to the US includes customs duties — nothing extra to pay on delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a rare antique Japanese bronze \u003cem\u003ehansho\u003c\/em\u003e (half-sized temple bell) dating from the Edo period (1603–1868). Bells of this age are increasingly difficult to find today, making this a particularly interesting and uncommon example of traditional Japanese metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHansho and kansho bells were traditionally used in Japanese Buddhist temples and other settings to signal the time or announce important occasions. They also have connections to Japanese tea culture, where hanging bells have been used in traditional tea ceremony settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the most remarkable features of this piece is its rich, naturally aged bronze surface. The bell displays the distinctive coloration characteristic of antique Edo-period bronze, with beautiful variations ranging from warm brown to deep, dark brown. These subtle changes in color and patina have developed over many generations, creating a depth and character that cannot easily be reproduced in modern bronze objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis naturally aged patina reflects the passage of centuries and gives the bell a quiet dignity and historical presence unique to early Japanese metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith its traditional form and substantial presence, this bell is not only a fascinating example of Japanese Buddhist metalworking history but also an attractive antique object for a tea room or traditional Japanese interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe exact original location and use of this particular bell are unknown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBox Dimensions\u003cbr\u003e15.5 × 16 × 26 cm \/ 6.10 × 6.30 × 10.24 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem Dimensions\u003cbr\u003e26 × 15.5 × 15.5 cm \/ 10.24 × 6.10 × 6.10 in\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eItem Weight\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1,610 g \/ 3.55 lbs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThere is an old, fine hairline crack approximately 3 cm long near the central cherry blossom emblem, as well as evidence of an old repair on the reverse side (see image 19).\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDespite these imperfections, the bell produces a remarkably beautiful, resonant tone with a long, sustained ring. 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