A LARGE PRESENTATION BRONZE TEMPLE BELLthe central section cast in relief with two bands of inscriptions divided by horizontal ribs, all above a geometric design at the octagonal rim, the shoulders with a continuous lappet motif below a double-headed dragon handle, arched and cast in high relief above a circular opening at the slightly domed top, dated AD 1583 and of the period | Christie's

Lot 237

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A LARGE PRESENTATION BRONZE TEMPLE BELLthe central section cast in relief with two bands of inscriptions divided by horizontal ribs, all above a geometric design at the octagonal rim, the shoulders with a continuous lappet motif below a double-headed dragon handle, arched and cast in high relief above a circular opening at the slightly domed top, dated AD 1583 and of the period

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A LARGE PRESENTATION BRONZE TEMPLE BELLthe central section cast in relief with two bands of inscriptions divided by horizontal ribs, all above a geometric design at the octagonal rim, the shoulders with a continuous lappet motif below a double-headed dragon handle, arched and cast in high relief above a circular opening at the slightly domed top, dated AD 1583 and of the period
75.5cm. high

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The inscription bears two dates, one for the 5th year of Longqing (1572) and one for the 10th year of Wanli (1583) when the bell was recast, probably as a result of a loss of resonance

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