Chinese Archaic Bronze Bell with Inscriptions.
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Description
Chinese Archaic Bronze Bell, Possibly Tang Dynasty, c. 8t00 AD, of oval cross-section, decorated on each side with two panels of calligraphy; the top with spiked decoration.
the lower section finely cast in low relief with interlacing dragons, the flat top with similar dragon motifs and set with a suspension loop, with gray-green surface patina and reddish cuprite encrustation
Height 7 1/2 in., 19 cm(DWIN5201)(WK)
Measurements:7.5 H x x 5 W x 5.5 L
Property Title:
the lower section finely cast in low relief with interlacing dragons, the flat top with similar dragon motifs and set with a suspension loop, with gray-green surface patina and reddish cuprite encrustation
Height 7 1/2 in., 19 cm(DWIN5201)(WK)
Measurements:7.5 H x x 5 W x 5.5 L
Property Title:
Condition
Good dark patina, clapper missing; condition commensurate with age and use.
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Chinese Archaic Bronze Bell with Inscriptions.
Estimate $2,000 - $3,000
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