Decorative bell - China - Ming bronze temple bell
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A very beautiful antique Chinese bronze temple bell with wooden stand. The wooden stand is very beautifully carved with cao Huali wood. The bronze bell has a light patina from polishing. The handle of the bell is very finely shaped in a double-dragon design. The bell is decorated with archaic motifs. The bell is at least Ming period; given the finish it could certainly be Yuan Dynasty or even Song Dynasty.
Condition: good
The wooden stand is in good condition, see photos
The bronze bell has some casting flaws, see photos
The handle may have been restored, see photos
Frame dimensions: 62 cm high and 27 cm wide total including holder.
Bell dimensions: 28 cm high
Bell weight: 1883 grams
Worldwide shipping: 56 euros
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Intercontinental shipping takes about 10 to 15 working days; in special circumstances it may take about 20-25 working days.
#yearofthehorse
Attention!
At the moment it is not possible to ship packages to the United States.
A very beautiful antique Chinese bronze temple bell with wooden stand. The wooden stand is very beautifully carved with cao Huali wood. The bronze bell has a light patina from polishing. The handle of the bell is very finely shaped in a double-dragon design. The bell is decorated with archaic motifs. The bell is at least Ming period; given the finish it could certainly be Yuan Dynasty or even Song Dynasty.
Condition: good
The wooden stand is in good condition, see photos
The bronze bell has some casting flaws, see photos
The handle may have been restored, see photos
Frame dimensions: 62 cm high and 27 cm wide total including holder.
Bell dimensions: 28 cm high
Bell weight: 1883 grams
Worldwide shipping: 56 euros
ships only
Intercontinental shipping takes about 10 to 15 working days; in special circumstances it may take about 20-25 working days.
#yearofthehorse
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
1883 g
Wood type
cao huali
Title additional information
Ming bronze temple bell
Material
Bronze, Wood
Country of Origin
China
Dynastic style/period
Ming Dynasty (1368-1644)
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Height
62 cm
Sold with stand
Yes
Width
27 cm
Depth
16 cm
Estimated period
1400-1450, 1450-1500, 1500-1550
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