Antique Garuda Altar Bronze Hand Bell

This unique ritual instrument represents a beautiful blend of sacred sound and physical craftsmanship. Known traditionally as a Ghanta in South Asian devotional practices, the piece features a classic domed resonant chamber decorated with faint, incised linear patterns around its perimeter. The upper stem transitions seamlessly into a highly detailed, standing figural handle portraying a divine guardian or attendant, likely the sacred avian deity Garuda, standing in a poised, reverent posture with hands folded at the waist and topped by a tiered, conical headdress.perfect for bringing rich cultural depth, ancient utility, and a beautiful sculptural silhouette to a modern entry tray, an editorial bookshelf arrangement, or a curated vanity grouping. Specifications Material: Authentic hand-cast solid bronze / heavy copper alloy Dimensions: 3” diameter x 5.5” H Origin: Antique; Hindu temple ritual tradition (Ghanta bell); solid bronze alloy, India Era: Antique Condition: Antique unrestored; smooth natural tarnish; un-polished; minor ancient mold variations Special Detail: Figural Garuda standing handle with tiered conical crown; incised linear patterns on domed resonant chamber