Caption

Bell on a stand in the shape of a paifang gate. Chinese; Qing 1644–1911. Bronze zhong-type bell 18th century, missing the upper part of the shaft used for hanging the part above the ring, decorated with an archaized pattern resembling a taotie mask. Wooden stand, gilded, in the shape of a paifang gate with a mount for hanging the bell; after conservation the stand consists of three elements 19th century. Subjects/attributes: bells, bronzes, taotie iconography, gates, musical percussion idiophone. Dimensions: stand height 64.5 cm; bell height 34 cm., A greenish bronze bell with a textured patina and raised geometric relief patterns hangs from a reddish-brown wooden frame carved with ornate roof-like curves and tiled details; the frame has a polished finish with carved brackets and curved base elements, and the background is a neutral light gray.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A24_304

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77.2Mb (4.2Mb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Bell stand shape paifang gate Chinese Qing 1644–1911 Bronze zhong-type bell 18th century missing upper part shaft hanging part ring decorated archaized pattern resembling taotie mask Wooden stand gilded mount bell conservation stand consists three elements 19th century Subjects attributes bells bronzes taotie iconography gates musical percussion idiophone Dimensions height 64.5 cm height 34 cm greenish bronze bell textured patina raised geometric relief patterns hangs reddish-brown wooden frame carved ornate roof- curves tiled details frame polished finish carved brackets curved base elements background neutral light gray.