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Prayer Bell (Lontjeng) (One of a Pair)

Indonesian

Artwork Details

Prayer Bell (Lontjeng) (One of a Pair)
16th century - 17th century
Indonesian
bronze
11 7/8 in x 4 7/16 in x 4 7/16 in (30.16 cm x 11.27 cm x 11.27 cm)
Museum Purchase
1957/2.53

On Display

Gallery of South, Southeast and Central Asian Art

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Description

Physical Description:

This is one of a pair of Javanese bells. A talon-like vajra sits atop the bronze handle. Lotus petals decorate the base, and the faces encircling the the bell above them depict Prajnaparamita, the bodhisattva aspect of “Perfection of Wisdom.”

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