Bell shrine - Nepal (No reserve price)
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Pair of small bronze draft bells for harnessing, cast in solid bronze with a patina, dating to 1850–1900 from the Himalayan region (Tibet/Nepal), comprising two objects each about 3.8 cm high, 3.5 cm long and 2.4 cm thick with a total weight of 70 g and sold without clappers.
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Title: Pair of small draft bells / harness bells in bronze, engraved
Description:
Pair of small load/harness bells, truncated-cone shapes with a flattened rectangular cross-section, cast in solid bronze with a medal-bronzed patina of wear.
Decoration: Midsection engraved with a stylized linear motif composed of vertical bands topped with geometric motifs and scrolls/arabesques.
Morphology: Two rounded side handles ("ears" for suspension on a strap) and circular resonance vents on the upper flanks.
Function: Pastoral elements and harness for small mounts, goats, or secondary caravan harness (Tibet / Nepal / Western China).
Characteristics:
Object: Pair of draft bells
Material: Bronze / copper alloy
Dimensions: Height: 3.8 cm | Length: 3.5 cm | Thickness: 2.4 cm (each)
Total weight: 70 g (37 g and 33 g)
Condition: Good used condition, preserved old patina. Slight traces of casting wear and handling. Sold without clappers.
Title: Pair of small draft bells / harness bells in bronze, engraved
Description:
Pair of small load/harness bells, truncated-cone shapes with a flattened rectangular cross-section, cast in solid bronze with a medal-bronzed patina of wear.
Decoration: Midsection engraved with a stylized linear motif composed of vertical bands topped with geometric motifs and scrolls/arabesques.
Morphology: Two rounded side handles ("ears" for suspension on a strap) and circular resonance vents on the upper flanks.
Function: Pastoral elements and harness for small mounts, goats, or secondary caravan harness (Tibet / Nepal / Western China).
Characteristics:
Object: Pair of draft bells
Material: Bronze / copper alloy
Dimensions: Height: 3.8 cm | Length: 3.5 cm | Thickness: 2.4 cm (each)
Total weight: 70 g (37 g and 33 g)
Condition: Good used condition, preserved old patina. Slight traces of casting wear and handling. Sold without clappers.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
70 g
Specific region of origin
Région Himalayenne (Tibet / Népal)
Number of objects
2
Material
Bronze, Copper
Country of origin
Nepal
Height
3.8 cm
Indigenous object name
Pair of small engraved bronze harness bells – Himalaya
Width
3.5 cm
Depth
2.4 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
1850-1900
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