Ancient Bactrian Bronze / Iron Bell
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**Originally Listed At $300**
Central Asia, Bactrian, ca. 1st millennium BCE. With a gorgeous silvery green patina, this is a cast bronze bell with an iron clapper that still rings with a beautiful, clear sound. The conical body of the bell has raised bosses and circular patterns on its shoulder in addition to a sturdy loop for suspension that rises from the flat top. The shape of the iron clapper is remarkably well preserved, despite the patina on its surface. Size: 2.25" W x 3.5" H (5.7 cm x 8.9 cm)
Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection, acquired over twenty years ago
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#121629
Central Asia, Bactrian, ca. 1st millennium BCE. With a gorgeous silvery green patina, this is a cast bronze bell with an iron clapper that still rings with a beautiful, clear sound. The conical body of the bell has raised bosses and circular patterns on its shoulder in addition to a sturdy loop for suspension that rises from the flat top. The shape of the iron clapper is remarkably well preserved, despite the patina on its surface. Size: 2.25" W x 3.5" H (5.7 cm x 8.9 cm)
Provenance: private New Jersey, USA collection, acquired over twenty years ago
All items legal to buy/sell under U.S. Statute covering cultural patrimony Code 2600, CHAPTER 14, and are guaranteed to be as described or your money back.
A Certificate of Authenticity will accompany all winning bids.
We ship worldwide to most countries and handle all shipping in-house for your convenience.
#121629
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Patina on all surfaces; slight bend with tiny crack on one side of base.
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Ancient Bactrian Bronze / Iron Bell
Estimate $500 - $750
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