Ritual Bell

33.735

Ritual Bell

33.735

Description

Ritual Bell with handle in the form of Thunderbolt. A thunderbolt (Vajra) represents the male aspect of Karuna compassion and a bell the female aspect of Prajna or wisdom.

Collection

Himalayan Art

Object Type

ritual object

Material

Bronze

Schools/Culture/Period

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Technique

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Date

19th century CE

Location

Nepal