possibly 13th-16th century, comprising example with vajra finial; 7 x 3-1/8 x 3-1/8 in.; example with stupa finial, 6-1/8 x 2-7/8 x 2-7/8 in.; example with lotus bud or flame finial, 6-1/2 x 3 x 3 in.; example with lotus bud or flame form finial and foliate band to upper rim, 4-3/4 x 2-7/8 x 2-7/8 in.
Provenance: The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation
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The Collection of William S. Arnett, Atlanta, Georgia; sold to benefit Tinwood Foundation
first example with verdigris patina and rust to interior, later wire and clapper, crack to handle; the second lacking clapper and with verdigris patina; the third lacking clapper, loss to finial prong, verdigris patina and pitting, small hole near upper edge; the fourth with holes and crack to bell, soldered repair securing handle to bell, scattered rust
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