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Bell (Yongzhong)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Bronze bell with a long handle on top, the body of the bell is cylindrical with a flared bottom. The bell features multiple rows of raised dots and ornate designs etched into its surface. The handle is rectangular in shape with a textured surface. The bell has a dark brown patina with some reddish-brown spots. The background is a gradient from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. "Bell (Yongzhong)" by an unknown artist.

Artwork details

Date:
5th–3rd century BCE
Medium:
Bronze
Culture:
China
Dimensions:
468 × 624 px
Museum record:
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