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A very old and unique bronze bell, cast in The Assyrian Kingdom, millenium II B.C. H: 50 mm
1.1. Early assyrian bell		It's very old and got a little time-worn. But it shows you an antique beautiful history. It siybds dull, because of the crack as you can see on the picture. Height : About 13.7cm Width : About 6.2cm Jin state was an early Iron Age state which occupied some portion of the southern Korean peninsula during the 3rd and 2nd centuries BCE, bordering the Korean kingdom Gojoseon to the north. Its capital was somewhere south of the Han River. It preceded the Samhan confederacies, each of which claimed to be successors of the Jin state.
1.3. Korean Iron bell "JIN"		A very old bronze bell, roman period (100 - 200 a.D.) from Liguria, Italy
1.4. Roman bronze bell		I believe it is cast iron but it could be another cast metal. Measures 140 mm tall. It is a very odd little bell with the dinger on the outside. The construction looks to be old, aprox 2,nd century a.D. One like this was find in Pompeii, gold cast. I suspect it is so the bell can be used as a candle snuffer. It looks like it may have been used for that purpose. The handle appears to be a crane.
1.5. Crane Bell Candle Snuffer
Bronze bell from China, aprox. 1200 a.D. H: 98 mm
1.6. Antique dragon bell		Hindu ”Evolution” bell of caste bronze containing an incised pattern with flowers. The two side figures represents eighter the wind god Vayu and the monkey nimph Anjana - parents of the monkey god Hanuman (or Anjana before and after being turned into a monkey). Very old originated piece (early 11,th century) Bid purchase. H: 18,3 cm, diam.: 5,4 cm
1.7. Hindu ”Evolution” bell		bronze bell origin: India, Chola period (880-1279), late 10th - early 11th century Apsaras are supernatural beautiful girls: they appear as young women of great beauty and elegance who are proficient in the art of dancing. They are the wives of the Gandharvas, court servants of Indra. They dance to the music made by their husbands, usually in the palaces of the gods, and entertain gods and fallen heroes. In their assignment as caretakers of fallen heroes, they may be compared to the valkyries of Norse mythology. Apsaras are said to be able to change their shapes at will, and specially rule over the fortunes of gaming and gambling. Urvasi, Menaka, Rambha and Tilottama are the most famous among them. Apsaras are sometimes compared to the muses of ancient Greece, with each of the 26 Apsaras at Indra's court representing a distinct aspect of the performing arts. Apsaras are associated with water; thus, they may be compared to the nymphs, dryads and naiads of ancient Greece. They are also associated with fertility rites. In Hinduism, the lower Apsaras are sometimes regarded as nature spirits who may lure men to their deaths; in this respect they may be compared to the Slavic Rusalki or the Greek sirens.
1.8. Apsara Statue Bell		THIS IS OLD BELL FROM PERU. (aprox. sec. XII-XIV) THE HANDLE IS PRIMITIVE GOD (MALE). THE BELL IS 3.75" HIGH, `1.75" DIA. THE BELL IS IN EXCELLENT ANTIQUE CONDITION, NICE PATINA, NO CRACKS OR CHIPS, ORIGINAL CLAPPER, GREAT SOUND.
1.9. Primitive god from Peru
VERY OLD 2SIDE BELLS BRONZE MEN RING Region of Origin: Middle East Primary Material: Bronze Age: 1.200 - 1.400 A.D.
1.9.2. Arabian BRONZE MAN RING		antique bell statue green bronze amulet a very old bell with elephants and an incredible sound aprox. 12,th century origin: Thailand 14,5 cm tall (5.5 "), 7 cm diameter
1.9.3. Thai elephant bell		Antique Burmese bronze holy water pully bell,Mythical Double Cylinder Bell Bead Bronze Old Bronze Collected In Thailand Date: 14,th century For your consideration, antique Burmese bronze holy water pully, bells. According to the source believers hold spiritual associations as for more than a century, holy water was carried to the upper chambers of the temple where ceremonies were performed. Acquired in our travels years ago within Burma. The giver described this item as made of hand worked bronze by old ways forming the elegance and details of a sacred nature. The sound made from the bells clappers were said to be sending a message to the believed higher spiritual sources to acknowledge such ceremonies. Beautiful aged patina, sound and workmanship of a symbolic nature. Elegant aged patina rare authentic old piece. measures 15.5x7.5cms, 309 grams
1.9.4. Mythical Burmese bronze holy water pully bell 		clopot de bronz cca. anul 1500 anticariat Italia
1.9.5. Triple bell
Clopotel cu portretul lui Buddha in dubla postaza: - meditatie sub copac - efigie - dimensiune: h = 4,5 cm - origine: Indochina - provenienta: anticariat - datare: sec. XVI bells casted
1.9.6. Buddha's meditation tree bell		- Name: David’s Star with bells - Description: Two bronze bells with dark red colour cloisonee, hung from a bronze gold plate star. Each bell have bronze reliefs representing the moon, the sun and stars. Mose’s Star diameter is 7,0 cm; 2,756 inches; - Bell H: 2,5 cm; 0,984 inches; - base Ř: 2,9 cm; 1,142 inches; - Period: Middle Ages - Country of origin: Israel - Acquired: Acquisition
1.9.7. David's Star with bells		The Qin state was named because the people of its homeland were called the Qin. The Qin's strength had been consolidated by Lord Shang Yang during the Warring States Period, in the 4th century BCE. In the early third century BCE, the Qin accomplished a series of swift conquests; the state subjugated the Chu, remnants of the Zhou Dynasty, and various other states to gain undisputed control of China.
amulette bronze bell Qin Dynasty		Black Sea area. Circa 800-400 BC. Ancient Celtic bronze bell Proto Money. Rare example of the wide variety of Celtic bronze Proto-Money, used as currency before the introduction of the coins in the Eastern Danube region and the Black sea area by the Eastern Celts. Beautiful dark patina. Length: 22 mm. Origin: aquisition from Ancient Caesar House US - 2009 800-400 BC.
ANCIENT CELTIC BRONZE BELL
Ancient ROMAN BELL artifact antique old music silver Original bronze I bought it from as an authentic ancient Roman silver billon (bronze/silver mix) bell dated 0-300 AD (more than 1700 years old). This bell has a fabulous design with engraved lines and beautiful patina. It is broken and missing its clapper but is in good condition. Measures 40mm in length. Found in Europe. Ancient soldiers would bury their valuable treasures before a big battle hoping to return later. The items they didn't bury were often lost on the battlefield. Unfortunately many soldiers were slaughtered, but they left behind many treasures for modern man to find.
Ancient roman bell		a bronze bell cast in Meroe -chapital of the Meroitic kingdom- located near the Sixth Cataract. I'm not sure of his age, but, according to local sources it was found in Nubian pyramids area and a such shape was very common among local shepherds before and during Roman Empire domination in the region (2,nd-3,rd century AD). The bell measures approximately three inches in height and has an ironclapper attached; this certifies also the bell age by the degree of oxidation and corrosion.
antique bronze bell - sudanic region		antique Chinese signet aprox. XIII,th century A.D. (.5x.5 inch) bronze ring, Size 8
antique Chinese signet		The copper bell is cast with a thin coiled, hollow design in a beehive form, cut open, and mounted with edging and design emblems of swirling circles with undulating tails, a spiral pattern bell 2" long and a nice sound cast 13th century, the city of Tenochtitlan
Aztec cooper spiral bell
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