Temple Bell, Bronze sculpture in Back Bay Fens, United States
The Temple Bell stands three feet tall with a two-foot diameter, featuring Japanese figures and writings etched into its bronze surface.
Cast in 1675 for Manpukuji Temple in Sendai, the bell was retrieved by USS Boston sailors from a scrap yard during World War II.
The Temple Bell represents the connection between Japanese and American cultures, presented as a symbol of peace in 1953.
Located at coordinates 42.341329, -71.094286, visitors can find this bronze bell mounted on a rectangular granite base in Boston's Fenway-Kenmore area.
The bell underwent restoration in 1992 and received recognition from the Smithsonian Institution's Save Outdoor Sculpture program in 1993.
Location: Boston
GPS coordinates: 42.34133,-71.09429
Latest update: March 10, 2025 06:25
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