Buddhist Temple Bell

12th–13th century

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Object Label

Buddhist temples throughout the world employ large bells and gongs to call the faithful to prayer, to mark time, to ward off enemies of the religion, and to inspire the listener with their deep, reverberating tones. Korean temple bells feature a dragon on the top, wrapped around a tubular element that helps to enhance the bell’s sound.

Caption

Buddhist Temple Bell, 12th–13th century. Bronze, height: 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm). Lent by the Carroll Family Collection, L2021.3.11.

Title

Buddhist Temple Bell

Date

12th–13th century

Dynasty

Goryeo dynasty

Medium

Bronze

Classification

(not assigned)

Dimensions

height: 9 1/4 in. (23.5 cm)

Credit Line

Lent by the Carroll Family Collection

Accession Number

L2021.3.11

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