Lot 0034B

Vietnamese Dong Son Bronze Bell, Bull Form

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Vietnamese Dong Son Bronze Bell, Bull Form

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Vietnam, Dong Son culture, ca. 500 BCE to 0 CE. A small round bronze bell with two loops for suspension and a textured design on its body. A thin slit serves as the opening for sound. A piece of metal is inside the bell, allowing it to make sound. Based on the bronze they left behind, musical instruments were hugely important in this culture, made of the precious metal and often found in high status burials. Size: 2" W (5.1 cm)

Provenance: Ex-Colorado collection

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Condition

Ecrusted surface, bell still functional.

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Vietnamese Dong Son Bronze Bell, Bull Form

Name: Vietnamese Dong Son Bronze Bell, Bull Form
SKU: 48232430
Price: 500 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $500 - $700

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