AN ORNATE JAVANESE BRONZE TEMPLE BELLJava, 19th century or earlier. The ornamented domed bell finely decorated with deities and lotus petals, surmounted by a separately cast handle with a four-pronged vajra. The clapper cast separately and attached to a loop inside the bell. The bell works perfectly and when moved, it makes a beautiful and clear high-pitched sound. Condition: Good condition with traces of wear and age, surface scratches, some casting imperfections, few minuscule nicks, and some areas with malachite encrustations. Provenance: Hungarian private collection.Weight: 3.5 kg Dimensions: Height 30.8 cm