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This elegantly shaped bell is from late 19^th century Burma. This style of bell was worn by horses, and is easily distinguished from other types of bronze Burmese bells by it's beveled dome. Cast in quality bronze, it has an enchanting ring tone with a long sustained note. The top of this bell is decorated with a traditional Burmese design and bears the maker’s unique insignia - a star sign. This bell has a particularly handsome patina and is hung from a museum quality custom built stand.  Please see below for shipping cost.

Please Google sabai designs gallery to view our complete range of rare antique bells from Burma.

Dimensions

Height:  8.5cm, 3.3 in

Circumference:  18cm, 7 in

Weight: 298g (without stand)

Height of stand: 23cm, 9in

Antique bronze bells from Southeast Asia have understandably become a sought after collector’s item. The bells of old are often far more beautiful than bells crafted today. They were cast in bronze and bear a range of attractive designs and often interesting inscriptions. In Burma, the tradition of blacksmithing has always been an honoured occupation associated with courage, strength and integrity. The Nat is an ancient spirit guardian possessing supernatural powers in Burmese tradition. The household Nat can take many forms, the most powerful being the Mahagiri Nat,  Nga Tin-de (Mr Handsome), a blacksmith of extraordinary strength who was killed by a jealous king. “He wielded two hammers; with his right hand he held an iron hammer weighing fifty viss, and with his left hand he held another hammer weighing twenty-five viss. When Nga Tin-de worked his smithy and when he used his hammers against the anvil, the whole city quaked and trembled.” (Maung Htin Aung, Folk Elements in Burmese Buddhism).

The Burmese excelled at bronze casting using the lost wax method or cire perdue. The nature of the work was hot, dusty and malodorous so foundries and smithies were located on the outskirts of town in open sided bamboo shelters. They made their own crucibles of clay with a lip for pouring, and handled them with cradles of bamboo or wood during the casting process. A shallow hole in the ground served as a hearth and the charcoal fuel was kept at the desired temperature by bellows made from hollowed bamboo with feather covered pistons- an ingenious device which was used until it was replaced with leather bellows under the influence of the British.

The magnificent Shwedagon pagoda in Yangon holds a famous temple bell, the Maha Ganda, weighing 23 tons. In 1825 the British attempted to remove it as booty but dropped it in the Rangoon River. It was later recovered and reinstated to its proper home in the pagoda.

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Reduced postage offered for combined items

The item will be professionally packed to ensure safe arrival.

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Postage Costs

Australia – AU $29.50

Europe & United Kingdom – AU $30.50

USA & Canada – AU $34.50

Asia & Japan – AU $19.50

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Postage & Handling

·         We post worldwide from Thailand using registered airmail unless otherwise requested

·         Shipping usually takes 7-14 days (but as little as 4 days for some destinations and up to 3 weeks for others)

·         Items are professionally packed to ensure safe arrival

·         Items bought within a 5 day period can be combined to reduce the cost of postage

·         Customers can request insurance and will be notified of the additional cost (Insurance may not be available for some countries)

·         If an item is returned to us marked ‘Unclaimed’, the cost of sending it again will be the responsibility of the customer

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Payment Information

·         We accept payment by PayPal and direct bank deposit into our Australian bank account 

·         Your items will be sent within 2 days of receiving payment

·         Prompt payment is appreciated

·         If payment is not received within 7 days after a listing closes and the winning buyer has not responded to our emails, a dispute will be lodged with eBay

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Return Policy

·         We agree to refund money paid for an item, less the cost of postage, or offer store credit to any customer not satisfied with an item

·         The item must be returned to us in its original condition, within 14 days of receipt to qualify for a refund or store credit

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About Us

sabai designs offers a dynamic collection of some of the most beautiful and interesting items available from Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, Burma, Cambodia and India. Our products are hand made by skilled artists, craftsmen and women and are often ‘one of a kind’ pieces. We are constantly stocking our store with exotic new treasures that reflect the colourful cultures and traditions of the East. We hope to support traditional and emerging skills in developing countries by finding a global market for their rich and diverse creations. At sabai designs, customers will find quality products and highly personalised service.

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Contact Us

For inquires please contact Kristin or Scott at sabai@loxinfo.co.th

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Elephant Nature Park

sabai designs supports Elephant Nature Park, a sanctuary for injured and abused elephants in northern Thailand. The founder of the park, Sangduen 'Lek' Chailert, is an award winning conservationist who has been passionately championing the rights of the Asian elephant for decades.

www.elephantnaturefoundation.org

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