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Bronze Vajra Bell
- Exhibition Name
- Nationality/Period
Goryeo Dynasty
- Materials
Metal - Copper Alloy
- Category
religion - Buddhism - ceremony - bell for ringing to delight the Buddhas
- Dimensions
H. 21.1cm
- Accession Number
Deoksu2457
- Location
Metal Crafts
In esoteric Buddhism, vajra bells like this one were used to attract the attention of the objects of worship and stimulate all who heard it. There are five prongs at the end of the handle, each of which is decorated with a form resembling an animal’s head.
