Old Brass Puja Bell - 19th Century Material - Zelkova Wood 90 x 48 x 142

90 x 48 x 142 (wxdxh cms)

Many beautifully painted lucky symbols on this piece

This painted chest is from Nagaur

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Old Brass Puja Bell - 19th Century Material - Zelkova Wood 90 x 48 x 142This antique brass puja bell dates to the 19th century and would have been used during Hindu worship in homes and temples across India. Traditionally rung at the beginning and conclusion of prayers, the resonant tone of the bell is believed to purify the surrounding space and focus the mind during devotional practice. The bell is surmounted by a finely cast devotional figure seated in prayer, hands joined in namaste. Raised on a slender, turned