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Collections

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Bell (Zhong) with Dragons and SpiralsLate Western Zhou dynasty, about 850-771 B.C.

Not on view
Ancient Chinese bronze bell with verdigris green patina, flared trapezoidal form, rows of rounded bosses, and relief taotie mask decoration on the lower body
Artist or Maker
Unknown
Title
Bell (Zhong) with Dragons and Spirals
Place Made
China, probably Shaanxi Province
Date Made
Late Western Zhou dynasty, about 850-771 B.C.
Medium
Cast bronze
Dimensions
12 3/4 x 6 5/8 x 4 3/4 in. (32.385 x 16.8275 x 12.065 cm)
Credit Line
Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Eric Lidow
Accession Number
AC1998.251.17
Classification
Tools and Equipment
Collecting Area
Chinese and Korean Art
Selected Bibliography
  • Kuwayama, George. Ancient Ritual Bronzes of China. Los Angeles: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1976.
  • Kuwayama, George. The Joy of Collecting: Far Eastern Art From The Lidow Collection. Los Angeles, CA: Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 1979.