Old Brass Puja Bell - 19th Century Ancestor Figures As with most military style

As with most military style pieces

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A serene old gilt bronze Buddha seated cross-legged dates from the early 20th century

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rich earthy tones and naturally aged surface tell the story of more than a century of practical use

Old Brass Puja Bell - 19th Century Ancestor Figures As with most military styleThis antique brass puja bell dates to the 19th century and would have been used during Hindu worship in homes and temples across India. Traditionally rung at the beginning and conclusion of prayers, the resonant tone of the bell is believed to purify the surrounding space and focus the mind during devotional practice. The bell is surmounted by a finely cast devotional figure seated in prayer, hands joined in namaste. Raised on a slender, turned