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Bell (niuzhong)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bronze bell, titled "niuzhong," features a handle on top. The bell's body is adorned with four horizontal rows of spherical protrusions on either side of a raised vertical line. A decorative pattern encircles the bottom. The bell's surface exhibits a predominantly brown patina with green and orange hues.

Artwork Details

Date
5th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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