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Upright bell (nao)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Green bronze bell with a wide mouth and a short, cylindrical stem at the bottom. The bell has a curved, flared shape and is decorated with intricate designs and patterns. Two small, round protrusions are on either side of the bell's body. The bell has a weathered appearance with areas of red showing through the green patina. The stem is attached to a small, white cylinder. Gray background with a shadow cast by the bell.

Artwork Details

Date
13th century BCE
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 450 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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