Decorative bell - Thailand - Elephant Bell
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Bronze elephant bell of the crotal type from Northern Thailand, dating to the late 19th to early 20th century, with a dark patina, dimensions 11 cm high by 8.5 cm square, spherical body, and a mobile internal clapper in its original condition.
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Bronze elephant bell of the 'Crotal' type – Northern Thailand
Period: Late 19th - Early 20th Century (Late Rattanakosin Period / Production of hill tribes)
Material: Cast bronze with original dark patina from aging. Dimensions: Height 11 cm; width 8.5 cm; depth 8.5 cm.
Description: Traditional spherical bronze Thai bell of the crotal bell type (also known as herd bell or closed bell). The spherical body is horizontally divided by a median raised cord, molded as part of the Southeast Asian metallurgical craft. The lower cap features the characteristic longitudinal slot for sound propagation, which encloses the original internal striking element (metal ball).
The apex is topped by a bent flat arch hanging loop, which retains an era-appropriate natural fiber cord. The bronze surface is distinguished by a dense, fascinating dark patina layered by time and use, left in its original, uncleaned state, with slight earthy encrustations and traces of natural oxidation.
Usage notes: A typical artifact of the material culture of Northern Thailand, this bell module was strapped to the neck of working elephants to allow visual and acoustic tracking within dense Asian forests.
Condition: Very good. Intact structure, movable and functioning internal rattle. Era patina intact.
Shipping: FedEx 24 h
Bronze elephant bell of the 'Crotal' type – Northern Thailand
Period: Late 19th - Early 20th Century (Late Rattanakosin Period / Production of hill tribes)
Material: Cast bronze with original dark patina from aging. Dimensions: Height 11 cm; width 8.5 cm; depth 8.5 cm.
Description: Traditional spherical bronze Thai bell of the crotal bell type (also known as herd bell or closed bell). The spherical body is horizontally divided by a median raised cord, molded as part of the Southeast Asian metallurgical craft. The lower cap features the characteristic longitudinal slot for sound propagation, which encloses the original internal striking element (metal ball).
The apex is topped by a bent flat arch hanging loop, which retains an era-appropriate natural fiber cord. The bronze surface is distinguished by a dense, fascinating dark patina layered by time and use, left in its original, uncleaned state, with slight earthy encrustations and traces of natural oxidation.
Usage notes: A typical artifact of the material culture of Northern Thailand, this bell module was strapped to the neck of working elephants to allow visual and acoustic tracking within dense Asian forests.
Condition: Very good. Intact structure, movable and functioning internal rattle. Era patina intact.
Shipping: FedEx 24 h
Details
Era
1400-1900
Bronze type
Patinated bronze
Title additional information
Elephant Bell
Number of objects
1
Material
Bronze
Country of origin
Thailand
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
11 cm
Width
8.5 cm
Depth
8.5 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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