Dōtaku
The Dōtaku by an unknown artist is a greenish bronze bell with an arched top. The bell's body consists of horizontal bands and lines; the bands are divided into sections by lines. The object has a hole at the top and two small holes on either side below the top. The bell's bottom is wavy. The bell's surface is weathered and has a green patina. The background of the image is dark gray and fades to light gray at the bottom. The object casts a shadow on the surface below. It stands upright. There are protruding shapes on both sides.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 601 × 893 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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