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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
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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