Model of a bell (Niu Zhong)
Bronze bell with a handle on top, cylindrical body tapering downwards, bronze color. The body features a pattern of squares separated by vertical lines, each square containing 3-4 raised bronze balls. There are decorative etchings on the top and bottom of the squares. The bottom section has 6 small holes. The background is white. Model of a bell by Niu Zhong.
Artwork details
- Date:
- 5th–3rd century BCE
- Medium:
- Glazed stoneware
- Culture:
- China
- Dimensions:
- 477 × 624 px
- Museum record:
- View original
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