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What is a Chinese Bell called?
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A Chinese bell is called a "zhong" 钟
Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021
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Antique Print of two Chinese Bells by Prévost '1748'
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Cloche d'Erforz - Cloche de Peking'. Print of two Chinese bells, one from Peking (Beijing). This print originates from Prevost's 'Histoire Generale des Voyages'.
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
Antique Print of two Huge Chinese Bells from Peking of Bejing, China, 1748
Located in Langweer, NL
Antique print titled 'Cloche d'Erforz - Cloche de Peking'. Print of two Chinese bells, one from Peking (Beijing). This print originates from Prevost's 'Histoire Generale des Voyages'...
Category
Antique 18th Century Prints
Materials
Paper
$167 Sale Price
20% Off
19th Century Chinese Iron Bell
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic, 19th century iron bell once pealed in celebration or gave notice of important events in a town in northern China.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Chinese Iron Courtyard Bell, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic, 19th century iron bell once pealed in celebration or gave notice of important events in a town in northern China.
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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Chinese Wanli-Era Cast Iron Bell
Located in Chicago, IL
A cast iron bell, when struck with a wooden beam, announced the time of day to villagers. This monumental example is covered in relief casts of chrysanthemum blossoms and characters ...
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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Garden Ornaments
Materials
Iron
Japan Antique Large Blue Bronze Bell With Pleasing Sound 20"
Located in South Burlington, VT
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About Bonsho Bells "Voice of Buddha"
The earliest bells date to around 600 AD, although the general design is of mu...
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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Bronze
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
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Japanese Lacquer Natsume, Tea Caddy, Meiji to Taisho, Early 20th Century, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A fine Japanese maki-e lacquer natsume, tea caddy for matcha powder, with phoenix design, Meiji or Taisho period, circa 1910's, Japan.
The small round container of typical form for...
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Vintage 1910s Japanese Taisho Lacquer
Materials
Gold Leaf
Pair Chinese Burl Hardwood Sculptures of Boys on Buffalo, Qing Dynasty
Located in Austin, TX
A delightful pair of Chinese carved hardwood burl figures of boys riding on buffalo, late Qing Dynasty, circa 1900, China.
The pair of charming sculpture are each carved from a sing...
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Antique Early 1900s Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Glass, Hardwood, Burl
Pair Empire Style Malachite Obelisks with Ormolu Mounts, 20th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A classic and elegant pair of Empire Style malachite and malachite veneer obelisks with ormolu mounts, 20th century, France.
The tall obelisks of typical form, with a gently tapered...
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20th Century French Empire Revival Obelisks
Materials
Malachite, Ormolu
Vintage Nepalese Tripod Incense Burner with Makara Design, 1950s
Located in Austin, TX
A large and impressive vintage Nepalese parcel gilt copper repoussé "Makara" tripod incense burner, mid 20th century, circa 1950's, Nepal.
The fantastic and dramatic large tripod ce...
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Mid-20th Century Nepalese Tibetan Metalwork
Materials
Copper
Japanese Kamakura Bori Lacquer Presentation Box, Showa Era, mid 20th century
Located in Austin, TX
An attractive Japanese red lacquered Kamakura-bori inscribed presentation box, featuring peony, Showa Era, mid 20th century, Japan.
The low box and cover carved with a bold and stri...
Category
Vintage 1960s Japanese Showa Lacquer
Materials
Softwood, Lacquer
Tokuda Yasokichi I Kutani "Poppies" Vase, Meiji or Taisho Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
A striking Japanese Kutani ware "Poppies" bottle vase by Tokuda Yasokichi I (1873 - 1956), Meiji to Taisho Period, circa 1915, Japan.
The attractive vase is decorated with a bold d...
Category
Vintage 1910s Japanese Showa Ceramics
Materials
Porcelain
Japanese Satsuma Wisteria Vase by Gyukuzan (Chin Jukan XII), Meiji Period, Japan
Located in Austin, TX
An exquisite small Japanese Satsuma vase with a trailing wisteria design, signed Gyokuzan (Chin Jukan XII, b. 1835 - d. 1906), Meiji Period, late 19th century (between 1874 and 1897)...
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Ceramics
Materials
Stoneware
