Accession Number1957/2.54
TitleVajra bell (Lontjeng) (one of a pair)
Artist(s)IndonesianObject Creation Date16th century - 17th centuryMedium & SupportbronzeDimensions 11 15/16 in x 4 7/16 in x 4 7/16 in (30.32 cm x 11.27 cm x 11.27 cm);11 15/16 in x 4 7/16 in x 4 7/16 in (30.32 cm x 11.27 cm x 11.27 cm)
Credit LineMuseum PurchasePhysical DescriptionThis is one of a pair of Javanese bells. A talon-like vajra sits atop the bronze handle. Lotus petals decorate the base, and the faces encircling the the bell above them depict Prajnaparamita, the bodhisattva aspect of “Perfection of Wisdom.”
Primary Object Classification Metalwork Primary Object TypebellAdditional Object Classification(s)Ritual ObjectCollection AreaAsianRightsIf you are interested in using an image for a publication, please visit
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Keywords
bell
bells (idiophones)
bodhisattva
bronze (metal)
faces
faces (animal components)