Kobe Bell
MediumCast bronze, wood
DimensionsBell: 57 x 37 3/4 in. (144.8 x 95.9 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineGift to the City of Seattle from the people of Kobe, Japan and the Seattle Affiliation Committee
Description: Housed within a small wooden structure the cylindrical Kobe Bell is a tribute to the goodwill and friendship fostered by Seattle's sister-city partnership with Kobe, Japan.
The bell is richly ornamented with bands punctuated by rosettes partitioning its surface. Bronze studs and a curled dragon decorate the upper portion, while bas-relief designs of drum- and flute-playing Japanese gods adorn the lower portions. The middle section contains a dedication written in both Japanese and English: "Presented by the People of Kobe to the People of Seattle as a Symbol of Friendship. May this bell ring forever signifying friendship between the nations of the United States and Japan."
Location: Seattle Center - Southeast side of Cornish Playhouse
