What is a Chinese Bell called?

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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.

Chinese Temple Bells

Chinese Table With Brass

Antique Brass Bell

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

$2,850

H 37 in W 17.5 in D 10.5 in

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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Antique 18th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

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

Chinese Antique Casting Handbell Made of Copper Alloy / Temple Bell

$650

H 6.89 in W 2.84 in D 2.6 in

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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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Thai Naga Temple Finial with a Bell

$1,100

H 37 in W 11 in D 7 in

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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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Temple Bell Pot with Copper Band and Black Lacquer

$12,300 / item

H 32 in Dm 34 in

Temple Bell Pot with Copper Band and Black Lacquer

By Robert Kuo

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Chinese lacquer is a highly regarded art form and the earliest example dates back to the Shang Dynasty

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Copper

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Massive 19th Century Cast Iron Temple Bell From China

Unavailable

H 29 in W 24 in D 18 in

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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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Temple Bell

Unavailable

H 15 in W 13.5 in D 9 in

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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Antique 19th Century Chinese More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Iron

Pair of Bronze Temple Bells

Sold

H 9 in W 4.75 in D 5 in

Pair of Bronze Temple Bells

Located in Somis, CA

Beautiful temple bells engraved with the Buddhist chanting of "Om Mani Padme Hum", a Sanskrit

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2010s Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

RARE Antique Tibetan Brass Temple Bell

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H 3.25 in Dm 1.25 in

RARE Antique Tibetan Brass Temple Bell

Located in Pomona, CA

This is handcrafted Tibetan Brass Dharma Instrument Tibetan Temple Bell. It is all hand made and

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Religious Items

Materials

Brass

Brass Pagoda Temple Table Lamp With Hanging Bell

Sold

H 31 in W 8 in L 31 in

Brass Pagoda Temple Table Lamp With Hanging Bell

Located in Chicago, IL

Multitiered pagoda style cast brass table lamp with center bell and Chinese characters. Uncommon

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Vintage 1960s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Small Antique Temple Bell, Oriental, Brass Tea Calling Chime, Early 20th Century

Sold

H 3.55 in Dm 2.96 in

Small Antique Temple Bell, Oriental, Brass Tea Calling Chime, Early 20th Century

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a small antique temple bell. An Oriental, brass tea calling chime, dating to the early 20th

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Mid-Century Modern Metalwork

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Iron Buddha Dragon Temple Bell

Sold

H 10 in Dm 7.5 in

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

Pair of Bronze Temple Bells

Sold

H 9 in W 4.75 in D 5 in

Pair of Bronze Temple Bells

Located in Somis, CA

Beautiful temple bells engraved with the Buddhist chanting of "Om Mani Padme Hum", a Sanskrit

Category

2010s Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Set of Five Graduated Hand Painted Brass Temple Bells Chinese 19th C.

Sold

H 24 in Dm 7 in

Set of Five Graduated Hand Painted Brass Temple Bells Chinese 19th C.

Located in New York, NY

Set of five graduated hand painted brass temple bells, in good, original, vintage condition, We

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

Materials

Brass

19th Century Antique Tibetan Brass Temple Bells

Sold

H 1 in Dm 2.75 in

19th Century Antique Tibetan Brass Temple Bells

Located in Pomona, CA

This is handcrafted Tibetan Brass Dharma Instrument Tibetan temple bell. It is all hand made and

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Religious Items

Materials

Brass

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17/18thC Antique Vietnamese Bronze Shiva, 7903

$2,028Sale Price|35% Off

H 6 in W 5 in D 2.75 in

17/18thC Antique Vietnamese Bronze Shiva, 7903

Located in Ukiah, CA

Very rare antique Vietnamese bronze Shiva. 6 inches tall, 7.25 inches on a custom stand. Has many Cham features. While he looks to have significant age, he does not appear to be a pe...

Category

20th Century Vietnamese Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Burmese Bronze and Iron Temple Bell

$18,500

H 61 in Dm 26 in

Monumental Burmese Bronze and Iron Temple Bell

Located in Lambertville, NJ

A huge antique bronze bell with iron top. This large bell has all the original patination from many years of use and exposure. The iron also has all its original oxidation. This bell...

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Antique 19th Century Asian More Asian Art, Objects and Furniture

Materials

Bronze, Iron

19th Century, Antique Burmese Bronze Bell with Stand

$440Sale Price|20% Off

H 12.6 in Dm 3.47 in

19th Century, Antique Burmese Bronze Bell with Stand

Located in Sampantawong, TH

Burmese bronze bell with clapper inside with stand. Age: Burma, 19th century Size: Height 15.2 C.M. / Width 8.8 C.M. Size including stand: Height 32 C.M. Condition: Nice condit...

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Antique 19th Century Burmese Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Early Antique Stone Four Buddhas Pagoda 10 feet, Best In Class

$38,400Sale Price|33% Off

H 120 in W 28 in D 28 in

Japanese Early Antique Stone Four Buddhas Pagoda 10 feet, Best In Class

Located in South Burlington, VT

Just discovered from an old Kyoto area garden. Call or message us for details or to reserve. Please view our video. For the finest garden- an exceptional and spiritual representati...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Granite

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Chinese Temple Bells For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of Chinese temple bells is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique Chinese temple bells was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, bronze and iron. There are 10 antique and vintage Chinese temple bells for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 2 modern editions to choose from as well. Chinese temple bells have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Many Chinese temple bells are appealing in their simplicity, but Robert Kuo produced popular Chinese temple bells that are worth a look.

How Much are Chinese Temple Bells?

Chinese temple bells can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,200, while the lowest priced sells for $358 and the highest can go for as much as $19,500.

Questions About Chinese Temple Bells

What is a Chinese Bell called?
1 Answer
Lotus GalleryMarch 17, 2021
A Chinese bell is called a "zhong" 钟
What are Chinese bronze bells?
1 Answer
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.