10"Antique Chinese Bronze Ware Temple fengshui sacrifice Dragon Beast Zhong Bell

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View 10"Antique Chinese Bronze Ware Temple fengshui sacrifice Dragon Beast Zhong Bell with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Style: Chinese bronze dragon bell (zhong) with archaistic temple-style design. Surface shows oxidation, encrusted residue, scattered scratches, and small nicks on raised designs and rim. Interior has rough texture with pitting, soil, and a small round opening at the base. 10"Antique Chinese Bronze Ware Temple fengshui sacrifice Dragon Beast Zhong Bell Style: Chinese bronze dragon bell (zhong) with archaistic temple-style design Material: Cast bronze Color: Dark bronze with green patina highlights Age: Unknown Region of origin: China Design: Cylindrical body with raised taotie and dragon motifs, domed bosses, and a band of inscribed Chinese characters encircling the lower section Handles: Sculptural side elements formed as sinuous dragons with curled tails and animal heads, surmounted by an arched double-loop handle at the top for hanging or display Interior: Deep domed interior with central opening at the base, presenting a textured surface and verdigris tones that emphasize the sculptural form Actual Measurements: About 10.5" tall, weight 4.2 lbs Keywords: Chinese bronze bell, dragon motif, temple decor, archaistic zhong, Asian art, green patina metalwork Condition: Pre-owned bronze bell with heavy green and brown patina throughout. Surface shows oxidation, encrusted residue, scattered scratches, and small nicks on raised designs and rim. Interior has rough texture with pitting, soil, and a small round opening at the base. No stand, striker, or clapper included. Color: Green Condition: Pre-owned bronze bell with heavy green and brown patina throughout. Surface shows oxidation, encrusted residue, scattered scratches, and small nicks on raised designs and rim. Interior has rough texture with pitting, soil, and a small round opening at the base. No stand, striker, or clapper included.. Category: Antiques › Asian Antiques › China › Bells.

Primary Material

Bronze

Color

Green

Country of Origin

China

Age

Unknown

Region of Origin

China

Original/Reproduction

Unknown