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Brass Bells

$2.50

Handmade, handheld brass bell

Description

Why We Love This

A bell cast from brass in a classic shape melds the practical, the artful, and the spiritual. We love to use one to ring in the start and finish of a meditation practice, to signal mealtimes, or simply to add a touch of ancient ceremony to an altar or shelf.

Story

Brass dates from remote antiquity. A mix of copper and zinc that could be cast or hammered into shape, it was valued for its color, which can range from pale lemon to a deep brown, depending on the zinc content. The earliest brass objects date from 3000 BC, from Babylonia and Assyria, but it wasn’t until the Middle Ages that the material became more commonplace. Not long after the Romans discovered how to produce the metal alloy, brass coins spread throughout the Roman Empire. As time went on, brass was increasingly used for objects in homes and churches. This brass bell from HomArt connects the past to the present.

About the Maker

Serenity, simplicity, and warmthóthese qualities resonate throughout HomArtís collection of objects and furnishings. Sustainability is also at the heart of the California company’s approach to decor. Some of its one-of-a-kind products are discovered on antiquing trips around the world, at Indian souks, Asian bazaars and European flea markets. Others are crafted from recycled materials by artists who transform abandoned materials into new decorative objects with a timeless charm.

Additional information

Weight 3.68 oz
Dimensions 2.25 in
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