Buddhist Temple Bell
Buddhist temple bell with Vishnu, India, late 19th century
Description
Cast bronze Buddhist temple bell with standing figure of Vishnu in Namaskara Mudra (The Gesture of Prayer) with palms folded together. Vishnu is a warrior deity having weapons such as a bow and arrows, as seen here.
Origin: Cochin, Southern India
Date: Late 19th century
Dimensions: 3.25" diameter x 8.5" tall