Three works are originally included a set of five kinds bells; Single-pronged Vajra bell, Three- pronged Vajra bell, Five-pronged Vajra bell, Bell with Sacred Gem and Bell with stupa. This set of implements symbolize the Five Wisdom Buddhas (Jpn. Gochi nyorai) by the layout; the bell with stupa is recognized as the Mahavairocana (Dainichi nyorai) which is surrounded by the rest of four bells. It is a unique feature of thick handles and bold shoulders.
Object label
Gilt-bronze Single Pronged Vajra Bell, Gilt-bronze Three-pronged Vajra Bell, Gilt-bronze Bell with Sacred Gem (three of a set of five)
Cast bronze, gold plate
Kamakura period 13th century-14th century
- D047544
- D047544
- 2007/02/09
- A203868
- 1989/11/01
- A203869
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| Accession Number | 1405-0 |
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| Category | Decorative Arts |
| Donation | Gift of Mr. Kazuhiko Hattori |
| Bibliography | A Stroll Among Beloved Treasures: Buddhist Decorative Art Donated by Kazuhiko Hattori. Nara National Museum, 2007, 79p. (Japanese) |
Related Objects
| Accession Number | Image | Object Name/Title |
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| 1405-1 |
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Gilt-bronze Single Pronged Vajra Bell (one of a set of five) |
| 1405-2 |
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Gilt-bronze Three-pronged Vajra Bell (one of a set of five) |
| 1405-3 |
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Gilt-bronze Bell with Sacred Gem (one of a set of five) |
| Accession Number | 1405-1 |
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| Object Name/Title | Gilt-bronze Single Pronged Vajra Bell (one of a set of five) |
| Accession Number | 1405-2 |
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| Object Name/Title | Gilt-bronze Three-pronged Vajra Bell (one of a set of five) |
| Accession Number | 1405-3 |
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| Object Name/Title | Gilt-bronze Bell with Sacred Gem (one of a set of five) |