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Bronze Bell
& Dorje

The bell and dorje are important ritual objects
of Tibetan Buddhism. The detail of these cast
metal implements is aesthetically pleasing and
every aspect of their form is rich with symbolic
meaning. The dorje represents the male principle
of skillful means, and the bell represents the
female aspect of supreme wisdom. Their union is
the recurring metaphor for enlightenment. During
ceremonies the left hand rings the bell and the
dorje is held in the right hand.
Bell is 3-1/8" in diameter and 5-7/8" tall
Dorje is 1-1/4" in diameter and 3-3/4" long
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