Vintage Brass Double Temple Bell with Shiva & Nandi Finial contact-for-price Once used to crack betel

Once used to crack betel nuts or hard shells

and historically significant

such dolls are lovingly displayed during Navratri as part of the traditional Golu (Kolu) arrangement—a cherished practice in Tamil Nadu

Shaped in a traditional teardrop form

Vintage Brass Double Temple Bell with Shiva & Nandi Finial contact-for-price Once used to crack betelSteeped in devotion and traditional craftsmanship, this rare vintage brass double temple bell is a beautiful representation of Indias sacred metalwork heritage. The gracefully arched handle is crowned with Lord Shiva beneath the protective hood of a cobra, flanked by two finely sculpted Nandi figuresthe devoted vahana (sacred bull) of Shiva. Every element reflects deep spiritual symbolism, making this piece as meaningful as it is visually striking.