Drilbu

Description

Drilbu (handbell) of bronze, domed chamber with cast borders of dorje (sceptres) and kirtimukha (monster faces) in relief, handle features face of Prajna-paramita (deity) surmounted by eight-pronged dorje finial, in Tibetan Buddhist rituals the bell represents wisdom or emptiness: Tibet, 19th to early 20th century AD

Museum reference

A.1910.108

Collection

World Culture

Object name

Drilbu, Handbell

Production information

Tibet Autonomous Region, China, East Asia

Date

19th - early 20th century

Style / Culture

Tibetan

Materials

Bronze

Physical description

Cast bronze chased with mystic symbols

Exhibitions

• Living Lands (29 Jul 2011)
  National Museum of Scotland

On display

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