A unique feature of Japanese bells is the fact that there is a significant lip on the lower inside rim. This results in an exceptionally long ring – a feature similar to the externally lipped outer rim of a European bell.

 

 

 

Early Period Bell – All Lantern clocks >>>>>

 

 

 

 

 

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Late Period – Small Lantern, Makura and the like >>>>>