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19th Century Chinese Iron Bell
About the Item
This rustic, 19th-century iron bell once pealed in celebration or gave notice of important events in a town in northern China. Marked with holes to affix the clapper or insert a pole, the bell looks lovely lit from within by a flickering candle or simply stationed as a garden sculpture. Subtly etched patterns at the top of the bell add further character to its fantastic textured surface. The perfect addition to a garden, this bell looks especially lovely nestled beside others as a sculptural installation.
About the Seller
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PAGODA RED is a renowned resource for designers as well as collectors of contemporary and ancient Chinese, Korean and Japanese art. They offer a curated edit of fine and provincial furniture, ceramics, scholars' objects, and paintings and textiles, each piece historically and geographically authentic.
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