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THBChinese Song Dynasty Leaded Bronze Chime Bell
Lot 110
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Artemis Fine Arts
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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East Asia, China, Song Dynasty, ca. 960 to 1279 CE. A lovely leaded bronze bell of an elongated trapezoidal form with a pair of rectangular suspension holes at the top. Boasting a minimalistic form, the intriguing instrument displays a risen border that ends in a pair of small points at the top and an elevated horizontal striation about 1/3 way down the body on both sides. The surface of the bell showcases a gorgeous patina of seafoam green and teal hues complements by olive-colored encrustations. This example was likely part of an ancient instrument known as the Bianzhong or Chime Bells, which was comprised of a set of bronze bells. By the end of the Song dynasty, bianzhong construction and ritual performance had become standardized with typical instruments of the period consisting of 16 bells suspended vertically in a 2-tier frame. Some Bianzhong bells date as far back as 1600 BCE making China the earliest country to manufacture and use musical chimes. Size: 3.75" W x 6.75" H (9.5 cm x 17.1 cm); 8.875" H (22.5 cm) on included custom stand.
Provenance: private Santa Clara, California, USA collection, before 2010
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#164928Missing clapper and no longer functions. Some minor losses on periphery of suspension hole. Otherwise, excellent with beautiful patina and lovely encrustations.Condition
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