Old Bronze Puja Bell From Lucknow - Ca 1920 Period - 18th Century Labels like this are unusual

Labels like this are unusual to find as they were mostly destroyed during the unpacking of textiles

Since building techniques have moved on and they're no longer used in the traditional way

Peacocks were important in Kondh tribal culture due to their totemic significance

allowing the interior layout to be adapted to suit different storage needs

Old Bronze Puja Bell From Lucknow - Ca 1920 Period - 18th Century Labels like this are unusualA 100 year old Indian bronze puja bell that would have been used while performing puja (Hindu prayers) all over India in both homes and in temples. As well as giving off an evocative chime, this bell has developed a lovely patina over decades of constant use. It also has an engraved inscription in Hindi. From India UK Delivery Charge except Highlands & Islands 7. 50 More delivery options available on checkout