Chinese Copper Temple Bell

Deep, round bowl with straight sides and a hushed, dark finish.

This copper temple bell is from China, and dates to the 19th century. Chinese bells have been cast in bronze and related copper alloys since ancient times, and the shape and thickness of the metal affect the tone. Wide, cylindrical bowl with softly rounded base and a plain, slightly thickened rim. The interior and outside share a deep brown-green tone, with faint lighter scratches and gentle marks of handling around the wall. It is 1.6 inches high and 4.1 in diameter.

Plain, sturdy and wonderfully quiet about it.