an east javanese bronze hand-bell

14TH/15TH CENTURY

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an east javanese bronze hand-bell
14th/15th century
The plain body with slightly flaring base, moulded with a lotus-petal border on top, supporting a shaped grip consisting of several rings, surmounted by a roaring lion, seated on his hind legs, both front paws in the air, his face with bulging eyes, open mouth and a curling tail, greenish patina
20.5 cm high

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