Japanese Esoteric Buddhist Ritual Item - 19th Century. Five-Prong Vajra Bell (Type A, Type B)

Japanese Esoteric Buddhist Ritual Item | 19th Century Five-Prong Vajra Bell (Type A/Type B) 🔔 Centuries-Old Bell | Echoes of the Edo and Meiji Eras From a Japanese Collector Estimated to be a 19th-century Esoteric Buddhist ritual item A bronze five-prong vajra bell from the early Edo to Meiji period ・A vintage casting with a substantial, thick bell body. ・Type A features five prongs that are distinctly separate and spread apart | Type B has five prongs cast as a single integrated unit. ・The lotus petal motifs on the bell surface exhibit hand-engraved lines, with fine beaded patterns adorning the base. ・The bell emits a deep, resonant tone, offering a striking contrast to the crisp sound of Tibetan bells. ・Four encircling bands on the middle section symbolize the four eyes of Dainichi Nyorai (Mahavairocana), signifying the warding off of evil and removal of obstacles. Suitable for: Purification, Meditation, Feng Shui Adjustments 📏 Dimensions: Type A | Height 15cm | Diameter approx. 6.2cm | 325g Type B | Height 15.2cm | Diameter approx. 6.3cm | 325g 7800-114.09.01(2025.3.27-2025.5.31)