Edo period (1615-1868), 19th century Cast in bronze, the handle formed as two twisted branches of prunus and the body of the bell decorated with coiling grape vines in low relief, the lower section with four flower-head striking panels above Chinese hexagram symbols, the interior fitted with a modern iron clapper, set on a modern stand 13 3/4in (35cm) high (bell only), 20 1/8in (51.1cm) high overall