Nepalese Bronze Temple Bell, Based

Bright brass-yellow bell with a lollipop crown and a drooping clapper.

This cast bronze temple bell on a base is from Nepal, and dates to the 19th century. The Kathmandu Valley has a long tradition of metal casting, particularly the lost-wax method used for statues, ritual objects and bells. Rounded, tall bell with a smooth shoulder, a faint waist line, and a flared lip. A small stem and loop crown sit on top with worn, darker spots. The clapper hangs down below, and the surface is bright and glossy. It is 3.5 inches wide, 3.5 deep and 5.5 high.

Cheerful yellow and probably the loudest-looking thing in the room.