Lot #23

A Bronze Ritual Bell

Warring States Period

The heavily cast bell is of lenticular section and is decorated on each side with a panel containing three rows of projecting bosses alternating with two rows of angular S-shaped dragons, all within narrow raised borders. Related dragon scrolls are cast on the top, and the solid shank is encircled by a round collar with a projecting loop handle cast with an animal mask.

Provenance: The Remy Burlington Family Collection

Acquired From: UK E.CAMPBELL Nov 13, 1942

Age discolored, scratches.

Height: 30 cm