TWO BRONZE RITUAL BELLS, TIBET, INDIA, 19TH CENTURY the first with moulded kirtimukha and garland design on the sides, the handle in the form of a half phurbu with closed vajra finial, the other of plain ridged form, with rope-twist loop and large bulbous clapper 19, 15cm high Provenance: Private collection, Germany, acquired during the 1960s in India by the vendor while working in development assistance. Descriptions in both printed and on-line catalogue formats do not include condition reports and all lots are sold as viewed. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in good condition. Prospective bidders are recommended to request a condition report prior to bidding, wherever possible satisfying themselves in person at the gallery as to the condition of a lot.