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.
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.
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Hi Navanitha... Ur collection is mindblowg... i hv never seen such types of bells... gud collection of bells... hey.... i hv bcom ur fan yaar... u r simply superb!!!!!!
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