Hôju (flamed pearl), possibly a bronze Gibôshi (bridge ornament), transformed into a bell, Japan, probably Nara period (710-794), engraved 天平五年癸酉 (Tenpyô gonen mizunototori, "fifth year of the Tenpyô era, year of the water rooster"), 20.5 cm high, 2224g

Hôju (flamed pearl), possibly a bronze Gibôshi (bridge ornament), transformed into a bell, Japan, probably Nara period (710-794), engraved 天平五年癸酉 (Tenpyô gonen mizunototori, "fifth year of the Tenpyô era, year of the water rooster"), 20.5 cm high, 2224g

Overall wear to the surface
Large knocks
Some holes
Verdigris traces
Surface scratches
Inscriptions on the label of the box: "天蓋喚鐘天平五年癸酉万 (萬) 福寺銘有之" (inscriptions also partially engraved on the bronze)
Presence of a second label to the side of the box: "341"
Presence of a seal to the interior of the box
Inscriptions in ink under the box : "天(?)ハ丁酉?歳季春中旬造畳之"