Nepalese Brass Bell on Hook

The hook alone tells you this bell was meant to hang.

Nepali metalworkers made this bell on a hook in brass in the late 19th or early 20th century. Bells in the Himalayan region are commonly hung at shrines and doorways and on animals. The dome is broad and low, with a slightly flared lip and a pair of fine grooves near the rim. A heavy loop at the top holds an iron hook. The brass is dark with golden patches where the surface has been rubbed.

About 9 inches tall. Hang it where you can reach it, and use it sparingly.