Decorative bell - hand bell - India - Hand-engraved enamel

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Brass hand bell from Rajasthan, India, dating to 1970–1980, with hand-engraved enamel and a copper hammer inside.

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This brass handbell was hand-forged by traditional craftsmen in Rajasthan, India in the 1980s. The bell body and handle are hand-engraved with entwining flower patterns. The grooves are filled with natural mineral red and green enamel, and layered chisel lines surround the top and bottom of the bell mouth to create decorative boundaries. The inside of the bell body is equipped with an original copper hammer to strike the beads. The sound is clear and long when shaken. The bottom of the bell is engraved with the steel stamp of "INDIA". The whole product is in good condition, the brass has no cracks and dents, the enamel is partially slightly worn over time, the beads are intact and the sound is normal, and the base stamp is clearly engraved.

This brass handbell was hand-forged by traditional craftsmen in Rajasthan, India in the 1980s. The bell body and handle are hand-engraved with entwining flower patterns. The grooves are filled with natural mineral red and green enamel, and layered chisel lines surround the top and bottom of the bell mouth to create decorative boundaries. The inside of the bell body is equipped with an original copper hammer to strike the beads. The sound is clear and long when shaken. The bottom of the bell is engraved with the steel stamp of "INDIA". The whole product is in good condition, the brass has no cracks and dents, the enamel is partially slightly worn over time, the beads are intact and the sound is normal, and the base stamp is clearly engraved.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Weight
60 g
Specific region of origin
Rajasthan
Title additional information
Hand-engraved enamel
Number of objects
1
Model
hand bell
Material
Brass
Designer/artist/maker
Traditional craftsmen of Rajasthan
Country of origin
India
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
10.3 cm
Width
5.5 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated period
1970-1980
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Objects sold
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