Asian Art I - 16th May 2017
Lot 52
A CHINESE BRONZE BELL
Estimate £8,000 - £12,000
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Description
A CHINESE BRONZE BELL, ZHONG
EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY 770-256 BC
Each face decorated with three rows of bosses divided by scrollwork, the foot with stylised taotie masks, the elaborate chilong handle with spiral motifs, 24.5cm.
Cf. J So, Easter Zhou Ritual Bronzes from the Arthur M. Sackler Collections, pp.373-377 for related examples.