Dimensons: H 17cm , W 14.25cm , D 11.75cm

hardwood, Chinese Qing Dynasty Period, Qing Gilt bronze double headed dragon ceremonial bell. The gilt bronze bell is finely cast, surmounted with a double-headed PuLao dragon handle flanked on the flat top. The main body decorated in relief of five-clawed dragons borne from turbulent cresting waves amongst fumes clouds and flames. There is a rectangular panel to each side with inscription and banded with repeating scrolling ruyi clouds on the upper rim, circle medallion and archaistic pattern on the foot base. Beautiful Chinese censer that allures the eye, displaying an amazing level of craftsmanship. Golden shimmer to attractive all the vessel's body. The gilt bronze bell confirmed all required specimens to be high valued Chinese gilt bronze bell wares, with the finest material, the carving, and the shape. Without overlap the outlines of the design, clear, subtle, and distinct.

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