A set of five Japanese bronze hanging temple bells, Taisho period
Of domed shape and graduated size, the top four worked with dragons, the fifth with landscape panels, all against a red painted ground.
Largest 15.5cm, smallest 8cm.

Part of a Herefordshire Country House Estate

Provenance:
Part of a Herefordshire Country House Estate.

Condition Report
Small dent to second bell.  Fourth bell cracked near to rim.  Some small dents to fifth bell.  All with surface grime and some minor surface wear.

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