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Summary
The handbell, or ghanta, was sounded by priests during rituals. The cross with the flaming circle represents a cakra, a wheel that refers to the teachings of the Buddha. The top of the left bell is shaped like a vajra (thunderbolt).
Tags
musical instrument
percussion instrument
jingle
bell idiophone
handbell
ghanta
musical instruments
bronze metal
founding
bronze
two hand bells
high resolution
ancient asia
asian art
buddhism
bronze collection rijksmuseum
3d object
rijksmuseum
Date
0800 - 0900
Source
Rijksmuseum
Link
Copyright info
Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication ("CCO 1.0 Dedication")