Large Buddhist Temple Bell "BUMJONG" / Bronze Temple Bell, Zen Bell 5K-03

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KOREAN BUDDHIST INDOOR TEMPLE BELL"BUMJONG" BRONZE TEMPLE BELL (5 KAN)
Ref. 5K-03
Bell of King Seongdeok (Emille Bell)
Buddha's wisdom destroys the walls in minds of people just as the resonant sound of the temple bell at dawn awakens
people from a deep sleep. The downward facing temple bell symbolizes the wish to rescue even those sentient beings in
hell since the resounding sound of the bell can be heard even in the deep earth.
This is 5KAN bell product, which is one of the most beautiful temple bell. The characteristic of this bell is Chosun bell's round shape and delicate carving.
Bell 11"dia, height 17.7", (28x 28x 45cm)
Frame W 23.6" X H 31"  x D 13" (60 x 78cm x 33cm)
weight 51lb(23kg)(bell & frame) / 65lb (29.5kg)(shipping weight included packing)
- The Temple bell comes with wooden frame and wooden mallet.
- Authentic - Made in Korea.
- The bell is made by the first temple bell manufacturer in Korea with 50 years of history.
- This product is a fine masterpiece of superb craftsmanship.
- Pure bronze
:: Please, Look closely to watch the actual bell you would purchase.
http://youtu.be/3Vi3ZhzxILg
:: Please, Listen to the pitch & tone of the actual bell on youtube.
http://youtu.be/rJmqHS0YmLw
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1. A wonderful bell with an extraordinary good sound, very fast delivery!!!
Member id rokotim   Apr-05-11 06:21 Germany
BUDDHIST TEMPLE BELL"BUMJONG" BRONZE BELL 5KAN (#110666593647)
2. Fantastic product, well packed & no damage, expect one week in customs
Member id d-strange  Jul-13-11 00:50  United Kingdom
BUDDHIST TEMPLE BELL"BUMJONG" BRONZE BELL 5KAN (#110666593647)
3. Absolutely beautiful, great packing, fast shipping, excellent communication!!A++ Buyer:
Member id rifledeadeye28  Sep-07-11 09:51 United State
BUDDHIST TEMPLE BELL"BUMJONG" BRONZE TEMPLE BELL 5KAN (#120590721656)
Bell of King Seongdeok (Emille Bell)
The Bell of King Seongdeok is a massive bronze bell, the largest extant bell in Korea. The full Korean name means "Sacred (or Divine) Bell of King
Seongdeok the Great." It was also known as the Emille Bell, after a legend about its casting, and as the Bell of Bongdeoksa Temple,
where it was first housed.
The bell is considered a masterpiece of Unified Silla art. It is unique among Korean bronze bells because of the presence of a small hollow tube
near the hook. The whole structure, including its decorative elements, produces a wide range of sound frequencies; the tube absorbes
high frequency waves, contributing to a distinctive beat.
The hook of the bell is in the shape of a dragon's head. There are many relief patterns on the bell, including are flower patterns along the rim
and shoulder. There are also reliefs of lotus flowers, grass reliefs, and a pair of two apsarases (heavenly maidens).
The striking point of the bell (dwangja) is also in the shape of a lotus and sits between two of the apsarases reliefs.
The bottom of the bell is in a rhombic shape, lending it a look unique among bells of the Orient.
*Legend
The bell is commonly known as the Emille Bell in both Korean and English. Emille, pronounced "em-ee-leh," is an ancient Silla term for "mommy".
According to legend, the first bell that was cast produced no sound when it was struck. The bell was recast many times but with no success.
The king that had wanted the bell cast died after a while and his young son took over with the help of the queen.
The son carried out what his father had started but still he didn't have any success. Later, a monk dreamed that if a child was cast into the metal,
the bell would ring. The monk then took a child from the village and had her cast into the metal. When the bell was complete, the bell made the most beautiful sound when struck.
Some, however, believe the legend may actually be a modern invention, and that the story and name originated in the 1920s. A story that was published
about the "Eomilne bell" or "Earmilne bell" may have been distorted in retelling.The most recent argument is that legend about other bell became
confused with the legend of the Emille bell.
Related articles tell similar or same legend: H. N. Allen, "Places of interest in Seoul - with history and legend"(The Korean Repository, 1895.4), H. B.
Hulbert, "The Korean Legend on the 'Sprit of the Bell'"(The Korean Review, 1901), Constance J. D. Coulson, "The Sight of Seoul"(Korea, 1910),
Frank Elias, "Korea-chapter4(Places, Bells, and Dogs)"(The Far East(China, Korea, Japan), 1911), E. M. Cable, "Old Korean Bells"
(Royal Asiatic Society XVI, 1925)
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