Bell (niuzhong)
The bronze bell has a green patina. The bell is shaped like a truncated cone. The bottom has a wide mouth and the top has a handle held by two dragon-like creatures. The bell's surface features a series of horizontal lines and rows of bumps. The lines contain intricate designs. The bottom of the bell features a band of raised writing. The background is gray, getting darker towards the top. The bell titled "Bell (niuzhong)" by the artist is prominently displayed.
Artwork Details
- Date
- early 5th century BCE
- Medium
- Bronze
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 469 × 625 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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