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Antique Balinese Style Bronze Mounted Trident Ritual Genta Bell - 31cm/12"
Measures - (Height) 31cm/12" Tall
An antique Balinese Trident‑Crowned Ritual Bell, richly patinated bronze temple Genta professionally mounted for display.
This striking Balinese bell features a classic rounded body with a gently flared lip, its surface showing a beautifully mottled green‑brown patina that speaks of age, handling and repeated ceremonial use. The softly weathered bronze catches light in a subdued way, giving the bell a quiet, atmospheric presence ideal for a contemplative interior.
Rising from the top of the bell is a tall, tiered handle that culminates in a dramatic trident‑like finial, with three flame‑shaped prongs framed by stylised, mask‑like forms. This powerful crown echoes the trisula associated with deities such as Shiva and Durga, lending the bell a protective, temple‑icon quality and suggesting its role in invoking and honouring the divine.
Traditionally, such bells—known in Bali as Genta—are used by priests during rituals to punctuate mantras, offerings and moments of blessing, their clear tone marking the transition between everyday awareness and sacred space. Mounted on a minimalist stand, this example becomes both an evocative object of sound and a sculptural artwork, easy to place on a shelf, console or altar.
With its distinctive trident finial, refined proportions and richly aged surface, this Balinese ritual bell offers a rare blend of spiritual symbolism and strong decorative impact, perfect for bringing a subtle sense of ceremony and quietly dramatic style to a home, office or curated sanctuary.
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