Nepalese Bronze Temple Bell, Based

Warm golden bell with a pointed bonnet and a decorative scalloped collar.

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. Flared bell with horizontal ribs around the waist and a scalloped band at the shoulder. A loop crown with a small flame-like finial rises above. The surface is polished gold with darker recesses, standing on a black plate. It is 3.5 inches wide, 3.5 deep and 6.25 high.

Polished to a glow and clearly pleased with the attention.