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Two Bells, bronze - Public domain museum image. A bronze bell with a statue on top of it
Summary
These ritual bells were suspended from chains or in a frame, and rung by being struck with a stick. In Buddhist rituals they serve to attract believers’ attention, while in Hindu rituals they invite the presence of a deity. The bull on top of the large bell is associated with the Hindu god Shiva.
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Date
0930 - 1600
Source
Rijksmuseum
Copyright info
Creative Commons CC0 1.0 Universal Public Domain Dedication ("CCO 1.0 Dedication")
