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19TH CENTURY
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AN CLOISONNÉ ENAMEL BELL
19TH CENTURY
Of flared form, the bell is decorated with meandering lotus scroll on a turquoise ground, separated by a raised gilt-bronze bow-string band at the midsection, and is suspended from two conjoined dragons at the top.
16 3/8 in. (41.7 cm.) (the bell), hongmu stand
19TH CENTURY
Of flared form, the bell is decorated with meandering lotus scroll on a turquoise ground, separated by a raised gilt-bronze bow-string band at the midsection, and is suspended from two conjoined dragons at the top.
16 3/8 in. (41.7 cm.) (the bell), hongmu stand
Provenance
Acquired prior to 1939, and thence by descent within the family.
Special notice
Prospective purchasers are advised that several countries prohibit the importation of property containing materials from endangered species, including but not limited to coral, ivory and tortoiseshell. Accordingly, prospective purchasers should familiarize themselves with relevant customs regulations prior to bidding if they intend to import this lot into another country.