Decorative bell - China - Ming bronze temple bell

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A Ming Dynasty bronze temple bell with a wooden cao huali handle, about 28 cm high with a 12 x 12 cm base, weighing 1883 g, made in China, in good condition with minor casting flaws and signs of age, patina, and a possibly restored handle, without a stand.

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A very beautiful antique Chinese bronze temple bell. The bronze bell has a light patina from polishing. The bell's handle is finely formed in a double-dragon motif. The bell is decorated with archaic motifs. The bell is at least Ming period; based on the finish it could be from the Song–Yuan dynasties.

Condition: good
some casting flaws and signs of wear.
The bronze bell has some casting flaws, see photos
the handle may have been restored, see photos

Bell dimensions: 28 cm high

Bell weight: 1883 grams

Worldwide shipping: 56 euros
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Intercontinental shipping takes about 10 to 15 business days; in special circumstances it may take about 20-25 business days.

Note!
At the moment it is not possible to ship packages to the United States.

A very beautiful antique Chinese bronze temple bell. The bronze bell has a light patina from polishing. The bell's handle is finely formed in a double-dragon motif. The bell is decorated with archaic motifs. The bell is at least Ming period; based on the finish it could be from the Song–Yuan dynasties.

Condition: good
some casting flaws and signs of wear.
The bronze bell has some casting flaws, see photos
the handle may have been restored, see photos

Bell dimensions: 28 cm high

Bell weight: 1883 grams

Worldwide shipping: 56 euros
ships only

Intercontinental shipping takes about 10 to 15 business days; in special circumstances it may take about 20-25 business days.

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
28 cm
Sold with stand
No
Width
12 cm
Depth
12 cm
Estimated period
1400-1450, 1450-1500, 1500-1550
The NetherlandsVerified
3334
Objects sold
99.14%
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