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Antique Print of two Chinese Bells by Prévost '1748'
Antique Print of two Chinese Bells by Prévost '1748'

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

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Mid-18th Century Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Paper

Chinese Archaistic Bronze Bell
Chinese Archaistic Bronze Bell

Chinese Archaistic Bronze Bell

$550Sale Price|57% Off

Chinese Archaistic Bronze Bell

Located in Astoria, NY

Chinese Archaistic Bronze Bell, with characters above taotie masque forms. 5.25" H x 3.25" W x 2.25

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18th Century Chinese Archaistic Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Chinese Iron Bell
19th Century Chinese Iron Bell

19th Century Chinese Iron Bell

Located in Chicago, IL

in a town in northern China. The shoulder of the bell is adorned with subtle decorations, including a

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Iron

Chinese Iron Courtyard Bell, c. 1850
Chinese Iron Courtyard Bell, c. 1850

Chinese Iron Courtyard Bell, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

in a town in northern China. The bell's wide mouth and ridged bead lines give this bell unique

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Iron

Provincial Chinese Iron Bell, c. 1850
Provincial Chinese Iron Bell, c. 1850

Provincial Chinese Iron Bell, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

in a town in Northern China. The shoulder of the bell is decorated with subtle linework in low relief

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Iron

Chinese Wanli-Era Cast Iron Bell
Chinese Wanli-Era Cast Iron Bell

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

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Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Iron

Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Luan Chariot Bell
Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Luan Chariot Bell

Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Luan Chariot Bell

Located in Point Richmond, CA

and apertures on all four sides. In ancient China, the first horse-drawn chariots were used for daily

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Medieval Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Bronze

Folk Chinese Buddhist Fish Bell, c. 1800
Folk Chinese Buddhist Fish Bell, c. 1800

Folk Chinese Buddhist Fish Bell, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

Buddhist temple bell. Known simply as "wooden fish" (mùyú), these fish-shaped woodblocks were used by

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Early 19th Century Chinese Primitive Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Wood

Japan Antique Large Blue Bronze Bell With Pleasing Sound 20"
Japan Antique Large Blue Bronze Bell With Pleasing Sound 20"

Japan Antique Large Blue Bronze Bell With Pleasing Sound 20"

Located in South Burlington, VT

the features seen in ancient Chinese bells. Their penetrating and pervasive tone carries over

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Bronze

Qing Dynasty Chinese Bronze Bell with Auspicious Symbols
Qing Dynasty Chinese Bronze Bell with Auspicious Symbols

Qing Dynasty Chinese Bronze Bell with Auspicious Symbols

Located in Greenwich, CT

Qing Dynasty Chinese Bronze Bell with Auspicious Symbols 4.5" height. Acquired from Upstate New

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Big Antique Bronze Temple Bell With Pleasing Sound, Signed, 25"
Japanese Big Antique Bronze Temple Bell With Pleasing Sound, Signed, 25"

Japanese Big Antique Bronze Temple Bell With Pleasing Sound, Signed, 25"

Located in South Burlington, VT

ancient Chinese bells. Their penetrating and pervasive tone carries over considerable distances. The sound

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Bronze

Hand-Carved Chinese Buddhist Fish Bell, c. 1850
Hand-Carved Chinese Buddhist Fish Bell, c. 1850

Hand-Carved Chinese Buddhist Fish Bell, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

China. Known simply as "wooden fish" (mùyú), these temple bells were used by Buddhist monks as

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Primitive Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Wood

Grand Chinese Qing Dynasty Village Bell, circa 1800
Grand Chinese Qing Dynasty Village Bell, circa 1800

Grand Chinese Qing Dynasty Village Bell, circa 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

This lovely Qing-dynasty bell once pealed in a Chinese village, sounding out in celebration or

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Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Iron

Antique Chinese Gilt Cloisonne Bell Jade Striker 19/20c
Antique Chinese Gilt Cloisonne Bell Jade Striker 19/20c

Antique Chinese Gilt Cloisonne Bell Jade Striker 19/20c

Located in Richmond, CA

Antique Chinese cloisonne enamelled bell, with gilt gold details and a jade striker This

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Late 19th Century Chinese Artisan Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Jade, Gold, Copper

Chinese Ming Iron Bell with Dragon Handle, c. 1600
Chinese Ming Iron Bell with Dragon Handle, c. 1600

Chinese Ming Iron Bell with Dragon Handle, c. 1600

Located in Chicago, IL

This monumental Ming-dynasty bell once pealed in a Chinese village, sounding out in celebration or

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Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Iron

Vintage Chinese Silver and Enamel Bell Necklace
Vintage Chinese Silver and Enamel Bell Necklace

Vintage Chinese Silver and Enamel Bell Necklace

Located in New York, NY

rich shades of cobalt blue, turquoise, green, and purple. One side features raised Chinese characters

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Early 20th Century Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Silver

Chinese Antique Casting Handbell Made of Copper Alloy / Temple Bell
Chinese Antique Casting Handbell Made of Copper Alloy / Temple Bell

Chinese Antique Casting Handbell Made of Copper Alloy / Temple Bell

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

A Chinese antique handbell made of copper alloy. I think it is from the late Qing dynasty to the

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Japanese Big Antique Bronze Blue Toned Temple Bell With Pleasing Sound, 22"
Japanese Big Antique Bronze Blue Toned Temple Bell With Pleasing Sound, 22"

Japanese Big Antique Bronze Blue Toned Temple Bell With Pleasing Sound, 22"

Located in South Burlington, VT

tsurigane is a type of bell that developed in East Asia, particularly in Japan, China, and Korea, with the

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Temple Bell (20th C.) on Antique Wood Stand (18th C.)
Chinese Temple Bell (20th C.) on Antique Wood Stand (18th C.)

Chinese Temple Bell (20th C.) on Antique Wood Stand (18th C.)

Located in Norton, MA

China, Ca. The stand: 18th - early 20th century Bell: The intricately carved hardwood stand with

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18th Century Chinese Other Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Brass

Japan  Antique Large Bronze Temple Bell With Pleasant Sound, Double Signed, 25"
Japan  Antique Large Bronze Temple Bell With Pleasant Sound, Double Signed, 25"

Japan Antique Large Bronze Temple Bell With Pleasant Sound, Double Signed, 25"

Located in South Burlington, VT

Bell) The tsurigane is a type of bell that developed in East Asia, particularly in Japan, China, and

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Bronze

Antique circa 1920 Chinese Export Floor Standing Bell with Wrought Iron Stand
Antique circa 1920 Chinese Export Floor Standing Bell with Wrought Iron Stand

Antique circa 1920 Chinese Export Floor Standing Bell with Wrought Iron Stand

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

We are delighted to offer for sale this exquisite circa 1920 Chinese Export floor standing bell on

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1920s Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Small Bell in Agate, Sculpture, Made in China Early 20th Century, Gray Color
Small Bell in Agate, Sculpture, Made in China Early 20th Century, Gray Color

Small Bell in Agate, Sculpture, Made in China Early 20th Century, Gray Color

Located in Auribeau sur Siagne, FR

Small bell in Agathe. This object was made in China at the beginning of the 20th century. It is a

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Agate

Japanese Rare 19th Century Antique Bronze Fire Bell - Unique Family Heirloom
Japanese Rare 19th Century Antique Bronze Fire Bell - Unique Family Heirloom

Japanese Rare 19th Century Antique Bronze Fire Bell - Unique Family Heirloom

Located in South Burlington, VT

ancient Chinese bells. Their penetrating and pervasive tone carries over considerable distances. The sound

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Bronze

Shang Dynasty Bronze Bell with Engraved Mask Motifs, 1600-1046 BCE
Shang Dynasty Bronze Bell with Engraved Mask Motifs, 1600-1046 BCE

Shang Dynasty Bronze Bell with Engraved Mask Motifs, 1600-1046 BCE

Located in West Hollywood, CA

This Shang Dynasty–style bronze bell is a compelling representation of early Chinese ritual art

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Chinese Export Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Bronze

Antique Thai Naga Temple Finial with a Bell
Antique Thai Naga Temple Finial with a Bell

Antique Thai Naga Temple Finial with a Bell

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Thai Naga Temple Finial on Stand with a Bell Southeast Asia, Naga is known as the king

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19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Teak

A Massive Antique Japanese Arita Porcelain Plate by Kajiwara Kiln
A Massive Antique Japanese Arita Porcelain Plate by Kajiwara Kiln

A Massive Antique Japanese Arita Porcelain Plate by Kajiwara Kiln

Located in Atlanta, GA

, bundles of chrysanthemums, Chinese bell flowers, as if it were a naturally formed Ikebana. Other grasses

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19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Chinese Iron Bell
Antique Chinese Iron Bell

Antique Chinese Iron Bell

Unavailable|$4,500

Antique Chinese Iron Bell

Located in Woodbury, CT

Inscribed with Chinese lettering and decoration. Scalloped bottom edge. Dimensions approximated

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Iron

Antique Chinese Bronze Bell
Antique Chinese Bronze Bell

Antique Chinese Bronze Bell

Unavailable|$1,900

Antique Chinese Bronze Bell

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Cast with arching rims at the bottom and with two panels on each side, the panels each containing three rows of three bosses.

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Chinese Cast Iron Bell
18th Century Chinese Cast Iron Bell

18th Century Chinese Cast Iron Bell

Located in New York, NY

A decorated 18th Century cast iron bell from Shanxi Province with beautiful patina throughout and a

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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Iron

Massive 19th Century  Cast Iron Temple Bell From China
Massive 19th Century  Cast Iron Temple Bell From China

Massive 19th Century Cast Iron Temple Bell From China

Located in New York, NY

An unusually large and striking cast iron temple bell with custom iron stand. Beautifully patinated

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Temple Bell
19th Century Cast Iron Temple Bell

19th Century Cast Iron Temple Bell

Located in New York, NY

An early 19th Century cast iron temple bell with two distinct horizontal bands. Custom iron stand

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Iron

Small Chinese Bracket Clock for the Export Market, Early 19th Century
Small Chinese Bracket Clock for the Export Market, Early 19th Century

Small Chinese Bracket Clock for the Export Market, Early 19th Century

By Wong Yih Shing

Located in Braine-le-Chateau, BE

Small Chinese bracket clock for the export market, first half of the 19th century. Twin-barreled

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Early 19th Century Chinese Georgian Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Rosewood

Oriental Rosewood Panels
Oriental Rosewood Panels

Oriental Rosewood Panels

Unavailable|$1,250 / set

Oriental Rosewood Panels

Located in Stamford, CT

lion, also known as a "foo dog," and the other a Chinese bronze bell, or "bo."     

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19th Century Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Rosewood

Chinese Bronze Bell
Chinese Bronze Bell

Chinese Bronze Bell

Sold|$580 / set

Chinese Bronze Bell

Located in East Hampton, NY

Chinese bronze bell with an ebonized striker.

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19th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Bells

19th Century Chinese Iron Bell
19th Century Chinese Iron Bell

19th Century Chinese Iron Bell

Located in Chicago, IL

in a town in northern China. Marked with holes to affix the clapper or insert a pole, the bell looks

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Iron

Early 20th Century Chinese Elephant Bell
Early 20th Century Chinese Elephant Bell

Early 20th Century Chinese Elephant Bell

Located in Chicago, IL

An early 19th century Chinese elephant bell in a wooden frame. Pagoda Red Collection #: CALP028

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Early 20th Century Chinese Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Iron

19th Century Chinese Flared Iron Bell
19th Century Chinese Flared Iron Bell

19th Century Chinese Flared Iron Bell

Located in Chicago, IL

in a town in northern China. The flare of this bell gives it a unique sculptural form, perfectly

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Iron

19th Century Provincial Chinese Iron Bell
19th Century Provincial Chinese Iron Bell

19th Century Provincial Chinese Iron Bell

Located in Chicago, IL

in a town in northern China. Its wide mouth and flattened lip give this bell unique character

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Iron

Chinese bronze bell - now as lamp
Chinese bronze bell - now as lamp

Chinese bronze bell - now as lamp

Located in Greenwich, CT

18th C copy of an ancient Chinese bronze bell, now as lamp on period French art deco base.

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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Courtyard Bell with Clapper, c. 1850
Chinese Courtyard Bell with Clapper, c. 1850

Chinese Courtyard Bell with Clapper, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This rustic, 19th century iron bell once pealed in celebration or gave notice of important events

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Iron

Japan Antique Large Blue Bronze Bell With Rare Inscriptions 24"
Japan Antique Large Blue Bronze Bell With Rare Inscriptions 24"

Japan Antique Large Blue Bronze Bell With Rare Inscriptions 24"

Located in South Burlington, VT

Chinese origin and shares some of the features seen in ancient Chinese bells. Their penetrating and

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Luan Chariot Bell
Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Luan Chariot Bell

Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Luan Chariot Bell

Located in Point Richmond, CA

and apertures on all four sides. In ancient China, the first horse-drawn chariots were used for daily

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15th Century and Earlier Chinese Medieval Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Qing Dynasty Iron Bell, circa 1850
Chinese Qing Dynasty Iron Bell, circa 1850

Chinese Qing Dynasty Iron Bell, circa 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

in a town in northern China. Marked with holes to affix the clapper or insert a pole, the bell has a

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Iron

Chinese Lacquered Buddhist Fish Bell, c. 1800
Chinese Lacquered Buddhist Fish Bell, c. 1800

Chinese Lacquered Buddhist Fish Bell, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

China. Known simply as "wooden fish" (mùyú), these temple bells were used by Buddhist monks as

Category

Early 19th Century Chinese Primitive Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Wood

Japan Antique Large Blue Bronze Bell With Bold Pleasing Sound 17"
Japan Antique Large Blue Bronze Bell With Bold Pleasing Sound 17"

Japan Antique Large Blue Bronze Bell With Bold Pleasing Sound 17"

Located in South Burlington, VT

earliest bells date to around 600 AD, although the general design is of much earlier Chinese origin and

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Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Bronze Taotie Cow Bell, c. 1850
Chinese Bronze Taotie Cow Bell, c. 1850

Chinese Bronze Taotie Cow Bell, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This large Sino-Tibetan bronze bell was originally used to track the movement of livestock. This

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Primitive Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Bronze

Japan Antique Extra Large Bronze Bell With Pleasant Reverberating Sound, 26"
Japan Antique Extra Large Bronze Bell With Pleasant Reverberating Sound, 26"

Japan Antique Extra Large Bronze Bell With Pleasant Reverberating Sound, 26"

Located in South Burlington, VT

Chinese origin and shares some of the features seen in ancient Chinese bells. Their penetrating and

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Bronze

Silver Chinese Merchant's Charm with Bells, c. 1900
Silver Chinese Merchant's Charm with Bells, c. 1900

Silver Chinese Merchant's Charm with Bells, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

short chains hang from the bottom, each ending in a small repoussé offering fruit or bell charm. A

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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Silver

Japan Massive Blue Bronze Peace Bell  Voice Of Buddha  45 Inches Tall
Japan Massive Blue Bronze Peace Bell  Voice Of Buddha  45 Inches Tall

Japan Massive Blue Bronze Peace Bell Voice Of Buddha 45 Inches Tall

Located in South Burlington, VT

the features seen in ancient Chinese bells. Their penetrating and pervasive tone carries over

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Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Antique "Tea Ceremony" Bronze Hand Bell 19th Century, Lovely Sound
Chinese Antique "Tea Ceremony" Bronze Hand Bell 19th Century, Lovely Sound

Chinese Antique "Tea Ceremony" Bronze Hand Bell 19th Century, Lovely Sound

Located in South Burlington, VT

travels. Seldom seen. This is an extraordinary opportunity to collect and acquire a scarce Chinese

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Chinese Bells

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Chinese Bells For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of antique Chinese bells available for sale. Each of these unique antique Chinese bells was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, iron and bronze. Antique Chinese bells have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. There are many kinds of antique Chinese bells to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Art Deco antique Chinese bells are of considerable interest.

How Much are Antique Chinese Bells?

Prices for antique Chinese bells can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique Chinese bells begin at $113 and can go as high as $24,780, while the average can fetch as much as $985.
Questions About Antique Chinese Bells
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Chinese bronze bells are bells crafted from bronze that were used as instruments in China. Many were typically hung in a frame and used to create a melody by hitting them with a mallet. Some date back up to 3,600 years. They are also known as bianzhong. Shop a collection of Chinese bronze bells from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021
    A Chinese bell is called a "zhong" 钟
  • 1stDibs ExpertNovember 4, 2024
    To identify antique Chinese furniture, look carefully at its details. Chinese craftsmen often built furniture using mortise and tenon joinery, eliminating the need for nails and screws. If you see this type of hardware, your piece is likely not at least 100 years old, especially if the hardware still looks new and shiny. Since antique furniture was handmade, you will normally see slight imperfections, such as tool marks or slight variations in carvings. Pieces that appear completely uniform and pristine are less often genuine antiques.

    When present, maker's marks can also be helpful. Research the marks to learn more about when the maker was active and producing pieces like yours. Alternatively, you can have a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer evaluate your furniture for you.

    Shop an assortment of antique Chinese furniture.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GallerySeptember 23, 2020

    The best way to know is to take it to an expert, such as an appraiser, reputable dealer or auction house, or museum

  • PAGODA RED
    PAGODA REDOctober 7, 2020

    To determine the age of a Chinese furniture piece, look carefully at the joinery and finish. Natural expansion and contraction of the wood over time will cause a joint to protrude or retract, distorting a once-seamless fit. Antique lacquer finishes become crackled and worn over time. Areas of exposed wood, such as the underside of a table, the footrest of a chair, or the back of a cabinet should appear raw and dry compared to the finished surface. With use, the legs of tables and chairs become weathered near the bottom from precipitation and use.