Caption

Bell on a stand in the shape of a paifang gate., Chinese art; Chinese culture; Qing 1644–1911. Zhong-type bronze bell decorated with an archaized tao-tie–like mask; missing the upper part of the shaft used for hanging the part above the ring. Wooden gilded stand in the shape of a paifang gate with a mount for hanging the bell; after conservation the stand consists of three elements. Bell 18th century; stand 19th century; China. Dimensions: stand height 64.5 cm; bell height 34 cm., A carved wooden stand shaped like a small ornate gateway supports a hanging bell; the stand is a rich reddish-brown with curved eaves, decorative tiled roof patterns, scrollwork brackets, and a carved panel in its upper center, and it rests on a rounded stepped base of the same color. The bell suspended within is greenish with areas of brown and gray patina, showing raised abstract geometric relief patterns and a rounded top mount. The background is a smooth light gray.

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Photo12/Liszt Collection

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LZT26A24_306

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77.2Mb (3.0Mb) / 15.0in x 20.0in / 4500 x 6000 (300dpi)

Keywords

Bell stand shape paifang gate Chinese art Chinese culture Qing 1644–1911 Zhong-type bronze bell decorated archaized tao-tie– mask missing upper part shaft hanging part ring Wooden gilded mount bell conservation stand consists three elements Bell 18th century stand 19th century China Dimensions height 64.5 cm height 34 cm carved wooden shaped small ornate gateway supports hanging bell rich reddish-brown curved eaves decorative tiled roof patterns scrollwork brackets carved panel upper center rests rounded stepped base color suspended within greenish areas brown gray patina showing raised abstract geometric relief patterns rounded top mount background smooth light gray.