What are Chinese bronze bells?

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.

Bronze Dinner Bell

Walter Von Nessen For Chase

19th Century Dinner China

Figural Silver Bell

Antique Figural Cast Bronze Dinner Bell with Upset Woman & Shoed Leg Clapper

$995

H 6.75 in W 4 in D 3 in

Antique Figural Cast Bronze Dinner Bell with Upset Woman & Shoed Leg Clapper

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique whimsical cast bronze figural bell is unsigned and has no foundry mark, but is

Category

Antique Late 19th Century American Victorian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Antique Schoolmaster's Hand Bell, English, Bronze, Dinner Chime, Edwardian, 1910

$1,309

H 11.62 in W 5.71 in D 5.71 in

Antique Schoolmaster's Hand Bell, English, Bronze, Dinner Chime, Edwardian, 1910

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique schoolmaster's hand bell. An English, bronze and ebonised lignum vitae dinner

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

Walter Boss Donkey Dinner Bell, 1950s

$225

H 5.5 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in

Walter Boss Donkey Dinner Bell, 1950s

By Walter Bosse

Located in San Diego, CA

Vintage Walter Bosse Donkey collectible solid bronze bell from the 1950s. Nice tone. Made in

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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Animal Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

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Alexandre Clerget French Art Nouveau Bronze Dinner Bell

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H 3.5 in Dm 3 in

Alexandre Clerget French Art Nouveau Bronze Dinner Bell

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Nouveau gilt bronze dinner bell by Alexandre Clerget (1856-1931). A nude female bather

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Early 20th Century French Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Alexandre Clerget French Art Nouveau Bronze Dinner Bell

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H 3.5 in Dm 3 in

Alexandre Clerget French Art Nouveau Bronze Dinner Bell

By Alexandre Clerget

Located in New York, NY

A French Art Nouveau gilt bronze dinner bell by Alexandre Clerget (1856-1931). A nude female bather

Category

Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chinese Hammered Bronze Table Mantel Gong Dinner Bell w Stand & Mallet

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H 18 in W 5 in D 15 in

Vintage Chinese Hammered Bronze Table Mantel Gong Dinner Bell w Stand & Mallet

Located in Dayton, OH

have been used for dinner bells." Measures: 15" x 5" x 18"h, gong 9.25" x 1.5"h, drum stick 10".

Category

Late 20th Century Chinoiserie More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Bronze

Paolo Soleri Style Bronze Cat Form Dinner Bell

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H 6 in Dm 2 in

Paolo Soleri Style Bronze Cat Form Dinner Bell

By Paolo Soleri

Located in Ferndale, MI

Nicely patinated bell with handle shaped after a feline head.

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Bronze

Antique Victorian Dinner Bell with a Figural Bird Handle and Set Shells

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H 5.5 in W 3.25 in D 3.5 in

Antique Victorian Dinner Bell with a Figural Bird Handle and Set Shells

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique dinner bell is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in England in circa 1900 in

Category

Early 20th Century English Late Victorian More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Spelter

Chinese Champlevé Dinner Bell

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H 18 in W 7 in D 6.75 in

Chinese Champlevé Dinner Bell

Located in Houston, TX

Chinese Champlevé dinner bell in the form of a dignified Chinese man in traditional garment. We do

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Tang Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Victorian Silvered Bronze Figural Dinner Bell Possibly King Arthur

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H 5.38 in W 2.13 in D 2 in

19th Century Victorian Silvered Bronze Figural Dinner Bell Possibly King Arthur

Located in Newport, NH

Finely detailed silvered bronze dinner bell in the form of a king or religious figure, possibly

Category

Antique 19th Century Sterling Silver

Materials

Silver

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What are Chinese bronze bells?
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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.