{"product_id":"antique-brass-elephant-bell","title":"Antique Brass Elephant Bell: The Processional Chime","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAt nearly two kilograms, this antique brass elephant bell concentrates the raw resonance of ancient Indian processionals into a formidable, palm-sized physical artifact.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0cm;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e: Forged from thick-gauge solid brass, the structure features a solid domed upper half with subtle geometric chasing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish\u003c\/strong\u003e: A deeply distressed, dark charcoal-bronze oxidation mimics decades of outdoor exposure and authentic utilitarian wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForm \u0026amp; Shape\u003c\/strong\u003e: The lower half consists of heavy, curving metal tines forming a protective cage around the internal, free-moving clapper.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top: 12.0pt; margin-bottom: 12.0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list 36.0pt;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntended Use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Uniquely architectural, this vintage animal bell functions spectacularly as an industrial-styled paperweight or a conversational shelf accent.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eThe Artistry of Functional Metalwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIn historic Indian agrarian and royal life, heavy, cage-style bells (or oversized \u003ci\u003eghungroos\u003c\/i\u003e) were primarily worn by elephants and ceremonial draft animals during grand processions or long journeys. The thick, cage-like tines were specifically engineered to protect the internal clapper from impact while amplifying a deep, sonorous chime that carried across vast distances. This heavy brass cage bell represents a triumph of utilitarian casting, prioritizing structural endurance over delicate ornamentation. By preserving the rugged, unpolished earthen patina, the artisan roots this modern casting in the tactile, unyielding romance of historical trade routes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eStyling Notes \u0026amp; Home Placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 12.0pt 0cm 12.0pt 0cm;\"\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePosition this heavily textured artifact as a focal paperweight on a dark walnut executive desk, where its stark, industrial geometry can contrast beautifully against smooth leather and paper. It serves remarkably well as a conversational accent for a contemporary bookcase, making it a highly memorable corporate desk gift for a mentor who values authentic cultural heritage. Measuring exactly five point six inches tall with a five-point-one-inch diameter, the bell shares the approximate volumetric footprint of a standard grapefruit, demanding attention through texture rather than massive scale. At a staggering 1.82 kg, the extreme concentration of cast metal provides astonishing physical permanence to the tabletop. The immense foundry skill required to flawlessly cast the thick, curving lower tines around an enclosed, free-moving clapper validates this piece as an elite achievement in functional metalwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan lang=\"EN-GB\" style=\"font-size: 11.0pt; line-height: 115%;\"\u003eHang this acoustic treasure near a golden brass elephant statue to bring both visual and auditory richness to your decor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Mandala ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46192715989167,"sku":"VSP-117","price":5500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/8851\/9855\/files\/42_Compressed_0786c7d5-f225-47de-8191-97699ceddc56.jpg?v=1762238548","url":"https:\/\/www.thecasamandala.com\/products\/antique-brass-elephant-bell","provider":"Casa Mandala ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}