Bell (bo) with felines and dragons; probably from a set of four

Detail of a pattern
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At A Glance

  • Period

    ca. 550-500 BCE
  • Geography

    Houma foundry, Shanxi province, China
  • Material

    Bronze
  • Dimension

    H x W x D: 41 x 31 x 24.4 cm (16 1/8 x 12 3/16 x 9 5/8 in)
  • Accession Number

    S1987.287
  • EDAN ID

    edanmdm:fsg_S1987.287

Object Details

  • Collection

    Arthur M. Sackler Collection
  • Exhibition History

    Resound: Ancient Bells of China (October 14, 2017 - July 5, 2021)
    The Arts of China (November 18, 1990 to September 7, 2014)
    Chinese Bronzes from the Sackler Collection (November 19 to December 30, 1989)
    In Praise of Ancestors: Ritual Objects from China (September 28, 1987 to January 1, 1989)
  • Origin

    Houma foundry, Shanxi province, China
  • Credit Line

    Gift of Arthur M. Sackler
  • Type

    Musical Instrument
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