Buddhist Temple Bell
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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.
Collection
Collection
Title
Buddhist Temple Bell
Date
12th–13th century
Dynasty
Goryeo dynasty
Medium
Bronze
Classification
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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