Bell, Atherton Temple

Like many Joss House bells in Australia this bell was cast with a dedication, maker and date information.

Atherton temple bell dedication

Image Courtesy of: Gordon Grimwade

Characters:
風調雨順

Cantonese (Jyutping): fung¹ tiu⁴ jyu⁵ seon⁶ / Pinyin: fēng tiáo yǔ shùn

Translation:

“Favourable winds and timely rains”
or
“May the winds be gentle and the rains come at the proper time.”

Atherton temple bell maker

Image Courtesy of: Gordon Grimwade

Characters:
德金爐造

Cantonese (Jyutping): dak¹ gam¹ lou⁴ zou⁶ / Pinyin: Dé jīn lú zào

Meaning:

“Made by De Kam Furnace / Foundry.”