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Japanese "Singing Bowl" Standing Bell with Dragon Motif, Late 19th Century

Item Details

A Japanese dragon motif ‘singing bowl’ standing bell. This metal bowl features an etched gold tone dragon and red floral design at its sides and a gold tone meander border at its rim. The metal bowl also features a hammered metal appearance throughout. This piece dates to the late 19th century. Singing bowls are played by using a wooden mallet around its side, commonly used by Buddhists.

Item Type Singing Bowl
Religion or Sect Buddhism
Materials Brass
Marks No Discernible Maker’s Mark

Condition

- light paint loss, irregular bends in bottom.

Dimensions

12.0" W x 8.5" H x 12.0" D

Item #

18BOS216-014

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