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Ritual bell, note nanlü

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Golden ritual bell with a rounded body and a flat top. The body has a series of raised horizontal bands with various symbols and markings. A decorative handle on top features a cross-like design with four protrusions. The bell's surface exhibits a weathered appearance with visible signs of aging. The background is a gradient transitioning from dark grey at the top to light grey at the bottom.

Artwork details

Date:
1745
Medium:
Gilt copper alloy
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
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