KORYO DIVINE BELL/ GONG

Miniature copy of the famous DIVINE BELL of KING SONGDOK THE GREAT, also called the EMILIE BELL and the PONGDOKSA BELL, from SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA. During the Silla & Koryo Dynasties of ancient KOREA, huge masterfully crafted bells were hung in Buddhist Temples to summon worshippers.

This suspended bell is clasped in the jaws of a protective dragon. It is embellished with dragons encircling the bell to ward off evil! It is embossed with words & pictures to invite wealth. The sacred lotus petal design is scalloped around the rim of the base. It symbolises purity, mercy & long life. The dragon shaped armature with a small swinging chain striker for ringing serves to guard & protect. The sound of this bell lasts more than 30 seconds when rung.

Cloisonne' Angel Figurine Bell

Last of the Cloisonne' Bell Collection. This beautiful Angel with praying hands Bell has a base colour of enamelled maroon.The inside of the bell is fully enamelled in green. There is so much detail to this bell, including the hair & wings.The gold halo also works as a hanger.There are enameled stars and holly with berries throughout the design on the angels' gown. It is accented with 24k gold.

Reindeer Christmas Bell In Chinese enamel Work

A floral satin ribbon is attached to the bell for hanging purpose.The inside of the bell is spray painted with the same green as you see on the bottom edge.

Cloisonne' Glass Floral Bell

Glass bells could also be decorated in a variety of ways, including cutting, engraving, and etching .This traditional Chinese Cloisonne' Bell in Glass is delicately cut near the flowers.The colours used are also unusual. Prior to glass cutting, selectors inspect finished bells. Once defective items were removed, the remaining bells are sent on to markers. Markers would use red lead and oil of turpentine or stencil ink to mark the general outlines of the pattern on the glass for the cutters. Lines and dots were used to indicate exactly where the cutters were to place the designs.

Ornate Lucky Bell

This bell has traditional intricate silk tassel & silk knots in red string to end of the loop to hang it. The red thread sets off the beautiful cloisonné artwork. It is a FENG SHUI (means wind & water) decoration bell. The purpose of this bell is to scare away all evil spirits & bring good luck!

Red Scalloped Bell

The bell has a Filigree work handle & finial with a red bead on the top.

Maroon Scalloped Floral Bell

A bee is feeding on nectar from the flowers.The bell has a Filigree handle & finial.