Japanese Bronze Koi Fish Bell/Gong: Late Edo Period (c. 19th century)

Japanese Bronze Koi Fish Bell/Gong: Late Edo Period (c. 19th century)Traveling Man Treasures is selling this antique Japanese bronze fish bell or gong (known in Shinto and Buddhist traditions as a dou gyo or gyogyo bell). The piece is in excellent condition as shown, and makes a wonderful addition to any Asian craft collection! Traditionally suspended by the loops on its back from a temple, shrine, or tea room ceiling, it is struck with a wooden striker to produce a resonant chime. The side of the fish is cast with

the original life-sized statue was discovered in 1925 in the "House of the Ephebe" in Pompeii and is currently housed at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples

One of two small white side-stones remains in the ring

The urns are both in good vintage (c

The main coral beads wrap to showcase two unique oval-shaped central beads

Hand-carved in Egypt from two pieces of greenish gray soapstone

Traditionally used for storing water during hunting

like the mud caps worn by men who have killed an enemy or dangerous animal

otherwise flawless piece

OVERALL: 6" H x 1

This piece is in good condition for its age

DIMENSIONS: 33

her posture is gentle