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Chinese Dragon Bell

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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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Chinese Bronze Ritual Temple Bell
Chinese Bronze Ritual Temple Bell

Chinese Bronze Ritual Temple Bell

$1,800

H 9 in W 7.5 in D 7.5 in

Chinese Bronze Ritual Temple Bell

By Zhang Huan

Located in Toledo, OH

Chinese bronze bell with dragon form relief handle and a body decorated with two dragons chasing a

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Mid-20th Century Tibetan Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Bronze

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19th Century Chinese Iron Buddha Dragon Temple Bell
19th Century Chinese Iron Buddha Dragon Temple Bell

19th Century Chinese Iron Buddha Dragon Temple Bell

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century Chinese iron temple bell with Buddha, dragons and Chinese writing. Measures: 10

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Chinese Antique Hanging Bell Made of Bronze with Dragon and Sanskrit Decoration
Chinese Antique Hanging Bell Made of Bronze with Dragon and Sanskrit Decoration

Chinese Antique Hanging Bell Made of Bronze with Dragon and Sanskrit Decoration

Located in Sammu-shi, Chiba

imitate. A beautifully decorated hanging bell made of bronze casting. Although it is small, it has a

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Antique Late 18th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Mid-20th Century Chinese Bronze Sculptural Dragon Large Gong Bell
Mid-20th Century Chinese Bronze Sculptural Dragon Large Gong Bell

Mid-20th Century Chinese Bronze Sculptural Dragon Large Gong Bell

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

20th century antique bronze patina Chinese dragon gong bell with built in stand. Deeply embossed

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Vintage 1920s Chinese Architectural Models

Materials

Bronze

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Moroccan Vintage Moorish Glass Lantern from Marrakech

Moroccan Vintage Moorish Glass Lantern from Marrakech

$4,500 / item

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Moroccan Vintage Moorish Glass Lantern from Marrakech

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

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Moroccan Moorish Vintage Hanging Light Fixture

Moroccan Moorish Vintage Hanging Light Fixture

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

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Kangxi Famille Verte Porcelain Large Dish, Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th c
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Kangxi Famille Verte Porcelain Large Dish, Qing Dynasty, 17th/18th c

Located in Austin, TX

A large and magnificent Chinese famille verte enameled porcelain large dish or charger, Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period (1662 - 1722), circa 1700, China. The shallow, shaped dish of fo...

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An Oval Shaped Petrified Wood Sink with Polished Basin and Live-Edge Exterior
An Oval Shaped Petrified Wood Sink with Polished Basin and Live-Edge Exterior

An Oval Shaped Petrified Wood Sink with Polished Basin and Live-Edge Exterior

Located in Atlanta, GA

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Ormolu and Boulle Ebonised Wood Antique Vitrine Cabinet
Ormolu and Boulle Ebonised Wood Antique Vitrine Cabinet

Ormolu and Boulle Ebonised Wood Antique Vitrine Cabinet

$20,846

H 45.28 in W 78.55 in D 16.93 in

Ormolu and Boulle Ebonised Wood Antique Vitrine Cabinet

By André-Charles Boulle

Located in London, GB

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Jaguar XK 120 Roadster 1950, Rare Collection Car, A+ Condition incl. Expert Op.

Jaguar XK 120 Roadster 1950, Rare Collection Car, A+ Condition incl. Expert Op.

By Jaguar Cars Ltd.

Located in Lichtenberg, AT

We offer you the chance of buying this breathtaking, rare Jaguar XK 120 which had its first road legal in february 1950. There has been built only a very little number of these cars,...

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Large Pair of Metal and Clear Glass Moorish Moroccan Lanterns Light Pendants
Large Pair of Metal and Clear Glass Moorish Moroccan Lanterns Light Pendants

Large Pair of Metal and Clear Glass Moorish Moroccan Lanterns Light Pendants

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

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By Pietra Gallery

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Pair of 19th Century Chinese Quatrefoil Doors
Pair of 19th Century Chinese Quatrefoil Doors

Pair of 19th Century Chinese Quatrefoil Doors

$5,380 / set

H 89.5 in W 49.25 in D 1.5 in

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Located in Chicago, IL

This pair of doors is over a century old and originally decorated a Qing dynasty home in China’s Fujian Province. The thin cedar slats mimic bamboo and overlap the quatrefoil windows...

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Large Antique Decorative Indo-Persian Mughal Hammered Brass Tray 19th c.

Large Antique Decorative Indo-Persian Mughal Hammered Brass Tray 19th c.

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

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Pair of Anglo-Indian Mahogany Foliage Carved Oval Wall Mirrors, Circa 1810
Pair of Anglo-Indian Mahogany Foliage Carved Oval Wall Mirrors, Circa 1810

Pair of Anglo-Indian Mahogany Foliage Carved Oval Wall Mirrors, Circa 1810

Located in Charleston, SC

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Chinese Hardwood Coffer Sideboard
Chinese Hardwood Coffer Sideboard

Chinese Hardwood Coffer Sideboard

$49,500

H 33 in W 74 in D 21 in

Chinese Hardwood Coffer Sideboard

Located in Queens, NY

Asian Chinese (18th Century) rosewood (Hongmu) coffer sideboard with 3 drawers over a Pair of doors with brass hardware and filigree carved side panels.  

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Materials

Brass

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$125,000

H 104 in W 73 in D 30 in

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Located in New York, NY

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Moroccan Traditional Moorish Light Pendant
Moroccan Traditional Moorish Light Pendant

Moroccan Traditional Moorish Light Pendant

$2,450 / item

H 26 in W 12 in D 12 in

Moroccan Traditional Moorish Light Pendant

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

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19th Century French Giltwood Aubusson Tapestry 7-Piece Salon Suite
19th Century French Giltwood Aubusson Tapestry 7-Piece Salon Suite

19th Century French Giltwood Aubusson Tapestry 7-Piece Salon Suite

Located in Tarzana, CA

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Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box
Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box

Rajasthani Mughal Decorative Copper Lidded Betel Spice Pandan Caddy Box

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

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Chinese Dragon Bell For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Chinese dragon bell available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, bronze and ceramic, every Chinese dragon bell was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Chinese dragon bell — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. You’ll likely find more than one Chinese dragon bell that is appealing in its simplicity, but Tuck Chang & Co. and Susse Frères produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Chinese Dragon Bell?

Prices for a Chinese dragon bell can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $900 and can go as high as $220,800, while the average can fetch as much as $3,700.
Questions About Chinese Dragon Bell
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
    A Chinese dragon, in Chinese culture, represents luck, strength, and health. Due to these associations, the dragon has become the symbol of imperial power and authority.
  • Lotus Gallery
    Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021
    A Chinese bell is called a "zhong" 钟
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Chinese vase with a dragon typically means good fortune and prosperity. Throughout East Asia, the dragon is a symbol of luck. In China, the mythical beast is a common motif used in the designs of pottery, furniture and art. On 1stDibs, find a range of Chinese vases.