California Asian Art Auction California Asian Art Auction
 September 10, 2016  September 10, 2016

 Lot # 3140 
AN IMPERIAL GILT BRONZE RITUAL BELL    清 銅鎏金交龍鈕編鐘


  • Dimension: Height: 10 in (25.4 cm) Diameter: 6 3/8 in (16.2 cm)
  • Estimate From: $6000
  • Estimate To: $12000

The bell solidly cast, suspended from a handle finely cast with a pair of intertwined crouching dragons, each ferocious beast powerfully cast, all encircled by lotus petals, the body slightly flaring at the bottom, decorated in low relief with a band of mythical beasts suspending decorations, above a six character 'QIANLONG' reign mark within a rectangular panel. Qing Dynasty period.