Superb Ghanta and Vajra from the Khmer empire, around the 10th - 12th century.
Angkor wat - Bayon
 
Bell used by priests and ascetics during this period.
 
Ghanta were made in 3 pieces. The bell, the upper part in the shape of a vajra and the clapper.
 
The Vajra were also composed in 3 parts, the vajra itself and came to add the 2 ends of the middle between the 4 stems of each side.
 
The 5 points of the vajra and the ghanta represent the 5 spikes of Mount Meru of the Hindu and Buddhist sacred texts.
 
Excavation patina
 
19.5 cm x 10.5 cm x 10.5 cm (Ghanta)
14.5 cm x 3 cm x 3 cm (vajra)