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Bell (Zheng)

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The bell, titled "Bell (Zheng)" by an unknown artist, is a bronze object with a green patina. The bell has a wide base that tapers to a narrower top with a short cylindrical protrusion. A dark brown wooden base supports the bell. The bell's surface features a mottled green color with visible signs of aging and wear. It has a series of horizontal lines around its body. The background of the image is a gradient transitioning from dark gray at the top to light gray at the bottom. A shadow is cast to the right of the bell.

Artwork Details

Date
5th–3rd century BC
Medium
Bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
468 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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