hand bell: buddhist or hinduist?

Recently bought these two bronze bells. I think this type of bell is used by hindus and buddhists as well. My main question is whether or not decoration, form or style give any indication for what religion this one was made. Related questions: where and when would it have been made? There is 4 symbols above the rim of varja's around the bell: varja, crossed varja. Can anyone determine the other 2? Maybe lotus bud and lotus flower?
Sadly one prong of the top is missing. Any suggestion how best to replace missing prong? Dark wax maybe?
Height is 14 cm

 

Ok John, shall I give you the address you can send it too? It will save you the bother of replacing the missing prong.
It is an old thing anyway, and broken....

It is an East Javanese Vajraghanta.
Age is difficult, these bells have been made for centuries and have also been 'antiqued' since ca 1900 at least. I can tell you it is not Majapahit period (1293-ca 1500), but certainly in that tradition, which still continues in East Java to this day.

Don't replace the missing prong. That would only be relevant for ceremonies, not for the value.

 

Won't send it, if you don't mind I like it anyway and will keep it myself. I'll think about it, but still might add the prong. Depending on where i can find a place for it.

Wonderful to know now where it's from. Didn't have a clue.

 

So it is hindu right?

 

Buddhism in old-time Java was never as important as Hinduism, but Javanese Hinduism has a strong Buddhist influence.
The royal court of Trowulan (Majapahit) had both Hindu and Buddhist temples. Hinduism was mainly Shaktism, with a prominent role for the Goddess. Buddhism was mainly Vajrayana, the same as in the Himalayas. The Vishvavajra or double vajra is the symbol of Vajrayana, but was not used by them exclusively.
I see this as typical Javanese syncretism, a mix of both (or more) traditions.

 

thnx again AJ

 

Hi John, they are lovely. I really like objects like this and AJ adds so much detail. Where did you get them from?

 

Yes, indeed! A real treasure trove of knowledge, and very generously dispensing it.

This one in an auction