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Bell with Pagoda-Shaped Handle (Tōrei) and Three-Footed Stand (Kongōban)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The object consists of two main parts: a bell with a pagoda-shaped handle and a three-footed stand. The bell has a pagoda-shaped handle on top with a small ball finial. The handle has three distinct sections, each decreasing in diameter. The middle section features ornate carvings. The bell itself is positioned upside down. The base of the bell is wide and has horizontal ridges. The bell sits on a three-footed stand with a lotus flower-shaped tray. The tray has three curved petals with wavy edges and small feet at the end of each petal. The object appears to be made of brass or bronze with a gold-colored patina. The background is a gradient gray. The object casts a shadow. The image shows the object by the artist titled "Bell with Pagoda-Shaped Handle (Tōrei) and Three-Footed Stand (Kongōban)".

Artwork Details

Date
13th century
Medium
Gilt bronze
Culture
Japan
Dimensions
500 × 625 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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