Japanese Antique Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell "Swans & Dragon"
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Japanese Antique Hand Cast Bronze Temple Bell "Swans & Dragon"
About the Item
- Dimensions:Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Diameter: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)
- Style:Meiji (Of the Period)
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- Place of Origin:
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- Date of Manufacture:1900
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:South Burlington, VT
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1289219584372
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