Bell (Chunyu)
The image shows a bronze artifact titled "Bell (Chunyu)" by an unknown artist. The object is a dark greenish-brown color with visible signs of aging and wear. The object has a wide, rounded top that narrows into a cylindrical body. The top is adorned with a small, flat plate-like structure featuring a recumbent animal, likely a mythical or real creature, positioned with its head facing left. The animal appears to be a quadruped with a long tail. The object stands on a light-colored surface and is set against a gray background that darkens towards the top. A shadow is cast to the left of the object.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 3rd–2nd century BCE
- Medium
- Bronze
- Culture
- China
- Dimensions
- 468 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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