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Buddhist Handmade Traditional Table Bell on Wooden Frame

dispelling ignorance and marking the beginning of spiritual practice Ghanta Zhong Shomyo
US$ 33.00
Direct Artisan Price • Ex-factory Kathmandu
Min Order: 1 pc
Dimensions: 31x27x8 cm (12.2 × 10.6 × 3.1 inches)
Gross Weight: 0.73 kg (1.61 lbs)
Material: Wood and Brass
Iconography / Artist: Bell
Craft Origin: Kathmandu Valley, Nepal • Ancient Heritage Technique
Cataloged On: Mar 07, 2023
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Subtotal: US$ 33.00
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Bell

The hell representing the female aspect stands for "prajna" or "wisdom". This is held in the left hand Dorje held in the right and they are always used in combination during the religious ceremonies. So Belt & Dorje are inseparable ritual objects and two together lead to enlightenment.

Centuries-Old Lost-Wax Metal Casting

Each sculpture at Handmade Handicraft is crafted using the ancient cire-perdue (lost-wax) technique, a craft perfected over a millennium by the Newar artisans of Patan. The process begins with sculpting beeswax and Himalayan tree resin by hand. A multi-layered clay mold is formed around the wax, which is melted away in the furnace, creating a void that is filled with molten red copper or bronze.

24K Mercury Gilding

Applied with pure gold leaf and fused using fire gilding for an ethereal sheen that endures for generations.

Cold-Gold Face Painting

The sacred facial features and serene gaze of deities are carefully rendered with powdered cold gold and natural pigments.

Hand-Chiseled Detailing

Intricate robes, mandalas, and jewels are carved by hand with miniature steel chisels and devotion.

Door-to-Door Worldwide Express Delivery

Since 1976, we have shipped thousands of delicate sacred statues and handicrafts across North America, Europe, Australia, and Asia with an exceptional track record of safe delivery.

  • Express Carriers: We partner with DHL Express, FedEx International, and licensed Air Cargo freighters with end-to-end tracking.
  • Museum-Grade Packaging: Each piece is wrapped in moisture-resistant vapor barriers, thick high-density foam cushioning, and reinforced export cartons or custom wooden crates for large statues.
  • 100% Transit Insurance: All international shipments are fully insured against loss or damage during transit.
  • Customs Clearance & Documentation: Includes official Nepal Archaeological Department export clearances certifying modern non-antique artisan status for hassle-free customs clearance.
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