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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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Antique Mid-18th Century Prints

Materials

Paper

Chinese Archaistic Bronze Bell
Chinese Archaistic Bronze Bell

Chinese Archaistic Bronze Bell

$550Sale Price|57% Off

H 5.25 in W 3.25 in D 2.25 in

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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Antique 18th Century Chinese Archaistic Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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

19th Century Chinese Iron Bell

$780

H 16.75 in Dm 12 in

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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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Garden Ornaments

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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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Garden Ornaments

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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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

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

Chinese Wanli-Era Cast Iron Bell

$22,800

H 34 in Dm 28.25 in

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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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

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

Folk Chinese Buddhist Fish Bell, c. 1800

$728

H 10 in W 17.5 in D 4.5 in

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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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

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"

$1,920Sale Price|20% Off

H 20 in Dm 12 in

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 Sculptures and Carvings

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 Sculptures and Carvings

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

$648

H 13.75 in W 6.5 in D 5.25 in

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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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

Japanese Massive Bronze Peace Bell 45 Inches Tall
Japanese Massive Bronze Peace Bell 45 Inches Tall

Japanese Massive Bronze Peace Bell 45 Inches Tall

Located in South Burlington, VT

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

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Mid-20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Japanese Huge Bronze Bell With Double Inscription, 28"
Japanese Huge Bronze Bell With Double Inscription, 28"

Japanese Huge Bronze Bell With Double Inscription, 28"

$3,840Sale Price|59% Off

H 28 in Dm 15 in

Japanese Huge Bronze Bell With Double Inscription, 28"

Located in South Burlington, VT

in East Asia, particularly in Japan, China, and Korea, with the bonshō (Buddhist temple bell) being

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20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Artisan Vanity Items

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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Antique Early 17th Century Chinese Ming Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

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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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

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 Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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 Sculptures and Carvings

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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Antique 18th Century Chinese Other Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Japanese Giant Antique Bronze Temple Bell Bonsho Special Early Inscriptions, 27"
Japanese Giant Antique Bronze Temple Bell Bonsho Special Early Inscriptions, 27"

Japanese Giant Antique Bronze Temple Bell Bonsho Special Early Inscriptions, 27"

Located in South Burlington, VT

ancient China, where bronze bells such as bianzhong and nao were used in rituals and as musical

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Edo Sculptures and Carvings

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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Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese Export Metalwork

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 Scholar's Objects

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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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Musical Instruments – Set of Three Hand-Colored Engravings, 1815
Chinese Musical Instruments – Set of Three Hand-Colored Engravings, 1815

Chinese Musical Instruments – Set of Three Hand-Colored Engravings, 1815

Located in Langweer, NL

, sheng, dizi, suona, bianzhong, Chinese bells, Qing dynasty music, traditional Chinese music, Asian

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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Prints

Materials

Paper

Vintage Palm Beach Chinoiserie Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Wall Mirror with Bells
Vintage Palm Beach Chinoiserie Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Wall Mirror with Bells

Vintage Palm Beach Chinoiserie Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Wall Mirror with Bells

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lovely vintage pagoda wall mirror with bells. Original gold finish. Dimensions: 57.5 H x 29.5 W x

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Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Bell Side Table By André Fu Living
Bell Side Table By André Fu Living

Bell Side Table By André Fu Living

$6,108 / item

H 23.63 in W 11.82 in D 11.82 in

Bell Side Table By André Fu Living

By André Fu

Located in Admiralty, HK

a modern reinterpretation of classic contrasts, the bell side table is handcrafted from cast bronze

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2010s Chinese Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Girl with a bell. A Wedgwood & Co China figure, hand painted, English circa 1910
Girl with a bell. A Wedgwood & Co China figure, hand painted, English circa 1910

Girl with a bell. A Wedgwood & Co China figure, hand painted, English circa 1910

Located in Central England, GB

-century girl with a bell. The figure is beautifully modelled and delicately hand-painted with a rich

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Early 20th Century Edwardian Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

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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Antique 19th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Teak

Hang Ah Street, Abstract Painting
Hang Ah Street, Abstract Painting

Hang Ah Street, Abstract Painting

Located in San Francisco, CA

Artist Comments"This piece was inspired by a narrow alley in San Francisco's China town

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21st Century and Contemporary Abstract Mixed Media

Materials

Mixed Media

TIBI blue white striped cotton bell sleeves flared back top XS
TIBI blue white striped cotton bell sleeves flared back top XS

TIBI blue white striped cotton bell sleeves flared back top XS

By Tibi

Located in Hong Kong, NT

TIBI blue white striped cotton bell sleeves flared back top XS Reference: CECU/A00011 Brand: Tibi

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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Blouses and Tops

Temple Bell Pot with Copper Band and Black Lacquer
Temple Bell Pot with Copper Band and Black Lacquer

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

Antique Animated Monk Striking Bell 3 Finial Brass Decorated 8 Day Mantle Clock
Antique Animated Monk Striking Bell 3 Finial Brass Decorated 8 Day Mantle Clock

Antique Animated Monk Striking Bell 3 Finial Brass Decorated 8 Day Mantle Clock

Located in Danville, CA

Antique Animated Monk Striking Bell 3 Finial Brass Decorated 8 Day Mantle Clock MOVEMENT: 8 day

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Mantel Clocks

Materials

Brass

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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Antique 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

COMME DES GARCONS Vintage grey houndstooth bell button foldover boxy vest
COMME DES GARCONS Vintage grey houndstooth bell button foldover boxy vest

COMME DES GARCONS Vintage grey houndstooth bell button foldover boxy vest

By Rei Kawakubo, Comme des Garçons

Located in Hong Kong, NT

Closure: Button Extra Details: Chinese knot buttons with bell buttons. Foldover front. Boxy fit. Made in

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1990s Japanese Vests

Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock
Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock

Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock

$120,000Sale Price|20% Off

H 35.5 in W 17.72 in D 15 in

Massive Chinese Ormolu High Relief Gilt Bronze Automaton Musical Clock

Located in Danville, CA

"self-sounding bells" by the Chinese for their musical chimes and striking bells and known as "singsong

Category

20th Century Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Turquoise 18 Karat Gold Mao Long Necklace
Turquoise 18 Karat Gold Mao Long Necklace

Turquoise 18 Karat Gold Mao Long Necklace

By Giulia Colussi

Located in Milan, IT

symbol, turquoise BI, antique enamel Chinese button and little bells. Gold 18k 30gr. All Giulia Colussi

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2010s Italian Artisan Chain Necklaces

Materials

Turquoise, 18k Gold, Gold

Mid 20th Century Bronze Sculpture entitled "Cellist" by Bernard Kim
Mid 20th Century Bronze Sculpture entitled "Cellist" by Bernard Kim

Mid 20th Century Bronze Sculpture entitled "Cellist" by Bernard Kim

By Bernard Kim

Located in London, GB

life-size bronze replica of China's Boshin Bell, igniting his passion for bronze sculpture. Kim's works

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Mid-20th Century North American Mid-Century Modern Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Mid 20th Century Bronze Sculpture entitled "Flautist" by Bernard Kim
Mid 20th Century Bronze Sculpture entitled "Flautist" by Bernard Kim

Mid 20th Century Bronze Sculpture entitled "Flautist" by Bernard Kim

By Bernard Kim

Located in London, GB

life-size bronze replica of China's Boshin Bell, igniting his passion for bronze sculpture. Kim's works

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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Busts

Materials

Bronze

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Antique Chinese Iron Bell
Antique Chinese Iron Bell

Antique Chinese Iron Bell

Unavailable

H 30 in Dm 22 in

Antique Chinese Iron Bell

Located in Woodbury, CT

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Antique Chinese Bronze Bell
Antique Chinese Bronze Bell

Antique Chinese Bronze Bell

Unavailable

H 10.6 in W 6.2 in D 4.2 in

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.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

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

18th Century Chinese Cast Iron Bell

Unavailable

H 21 in W 12 in D 6 in

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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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Circa 1930s Chinese Sterling Silver Bell Shape Earrings
Circa 1930s Chinese Sterling Silver Bell Shape Earrings

Circa 1930s Chinese Sterling Silver Bell Shape Earrings

Located in Long Beach, CA

Circa 1930 to 1940 Chinese sterling silver mesh bell-shaped screw back earrings, intricately

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Dangle Earrings

Materials

Sterling Silver

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

Materials

Iron

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

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

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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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Georgian Table Clocks and Desk Clocks

Materials

Rosewood

Oriental Rosewood Panels
Oriental Rosewood Panels

Oriental Rosewood Panels

Unavailable

H 28 in W 28 in D 2 in

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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Antique 19th Century Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Rosewood

Monumental Mont style Chinese Bell Lamp
Monumental Mont style Chinese Bell Lamp

Monumental Mont style Chinese Bell Lamp

Located in Miami, FL

SOLD FEBRUARY 2010...Massive Zhong Dynasty Bell form as a Table Lamp, executed in plaster, carved

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Vintage 1950s American Table Lamps

1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'9" x 11'2" - 266 x 340 )
1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'9" x 11'2" - 266 x 340 )

1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'9" x 11'2" - 266 x 340 )

Located in New York, NY

1930s Chinese Art Deco Carpet ( 8'9" x 11'2" - 266 x 340 ) This Classic, blue ground Chinese carpet

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Vintage 1930s Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Bronze Bell
Chinese Bronze Bell

Chinese Bronze Bell

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H 10 in Dm 6.25 in

Chinese Bronze Bell

Located in East Hampton, NY

Chinese bronze bell with an ebonized striker.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese More Dining and Entertaining

Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Quail Amid Autumn Grasses
Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Quail Amid Autumn Grasses

Japanese Showa Four Panel Screen Quail Amid Autumn Grasses

Located in Rio Vista, CA

grasses and flowers (Chinese bell-flowers/Kikkyo and Pampas grass/obana). Made in the Nihonga School style

Category

20th Century Japanese Showa Paintings and Screens

Materials

Brass

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

19th Century Chinese Iron Bell

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H 16.25 in Dm 11.25 in

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

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

Early 20th Century Chinese Elephant Bell

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H 10.5 in W 10 in D 5 in

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 Furniture

Materials

Iron

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

19th Century Chinese Flared Iron Bell

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H 8.75 in Dm 10.75 in

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements

Materials

Iron

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

Chinese Lacquered Buddhist Fish Bell, c. 1800

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H 11.75 in W 6.75 in D 5.75 in

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

Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Primitive Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

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

Chinese bronze bell - now as lamp

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H 22 in W 10 in D 14 in

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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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

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

Chinese Ming Dynasty Bronze Luan Chariot Bell

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H 6.5 in W 3.5 in D 1.5 in

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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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Chinese Medieval Metalwork

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Architectural Elements

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

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

Chinese Bronze Taotie Cow Bell, c. 1850

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H 5 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in

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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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Primitive Mounted Objects

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork

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

Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Showa Sculptures and Carvings

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

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Japanese Plique-a-jour Bowl by Ando Jubei Company
Japanese Plique-a-jour Bowl by Ando Jubei Company

Japanese Plique-a-jour Bowl by Ando Jubei Company

By Ando Jubei

Located in Atlanta, GA

Chinese bell flowers. The gradient color pallet is subtle but striking, calling to mind the painting of

Category

20th Century Japanese Japonisme Metalwork

Materials

Metal, Enamel

Qing Dynasty Chinese Buddhist Wood Carved Portable Shrine with Bronze Bell.
Qing Dynasty Chinese Buddhist Wood Carved Portable Shrine with Bronze Bell.

Qing Dynasty Chinese Buddhist Wood Carved Portable Shrine with Bronze Bell.

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Qing Dynasty Chinese Buddhist Wood Carved Portable Shrine with Bronze Bell. Imperial Qing Dynasty

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Antique 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Enameled Bell-Silver on Copper with peking glass finial
Antique Chinese Enameled Bell-Silver on Copper with peking glass finial

Antique Chinese Enameled Bell-Silver on Copper with peking glass finial

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Chinese silver on copper enameled bell with peking glass finial and clapper. Some refer to these

Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinoiserie Metalwork

Materials

Copper, Enamel

Empire Gilt Bronze Bell In the shape of a Chinese Miniature Pagoda Bell Tower
Empire Gilt Bronze Bell In the shape of a Chinese Miniature Pagoda Bell Tower

Empire Gilt Bronze Bell In the shape of a Chinese Miniature Pagoda Bell Tower

Located in Stockholm, SE

19th century French empire gilt bronze servant bell in the chinoiserie style. In the shape of a

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Antique 1810s French Chinoiserie More Desk Accessories

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Chinese Wood and Brass Gong Bell 20th Century
Vintage Chinese Wood and Brass Gong Bell 20th Century

Vintage Chinese Wood and Brass Gong Bell 20th Century

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

A fascinating vintage Chinese wood and brass gong bell. Carved and engraved details make this a

Category

20th Century Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Adam Schall Von Bell 'Eight Part Chinese Astrological Map'
Adam Schall Von Bell 'Eight Part Chinese Astrological Map'

Adam Schall Von Bell 'Eight Part Chinese Astrological Map'

Located in Brooklyn, NY

This reproduction of the Eight Part Chinese Astrological Map is based on an original design by Adam

Category

Early 2000s Contemporary Prints and Multiples

Materials

Offset

Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Wall Mirror with Bells
Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Wall Mirror with Bells

Vintage Chinoiserie Chinese Chippendale Pagoda Wall Mirror with Bells

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Lovely vintage pagoda wall mirror with bells. Original gold finish. Can be lacquered in color of

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror

Vintage Tomlinson Pagoda Bells Chinoiserie Hutch Cabinet Chinese Chippendale
Vintage Tomlinson Pagoda Bells Chinoiserie Hutch Cabinet Chinese Chippendale

Vintage Tomlinson Pagoda Bells Chinoiserie Hutch Cabinet Chinese Chippendale

By Tomlinson

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

, pictured. Fabulous Greek Key, pagoda top with wood bells! 2 glass shelves removable, 1 wood shelves and

Category

Vintage 1970s American Chinoiserie Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Wood

Vintage Pair Pagoda Chinese Chippendale Rattan Reed Bells Wall Shelves Etageres
Vintage Pair Pagoda Chinese Chippendale Rattan Reed Bells Wall Shelves Etageres

Vintage Pair Pagoda Chinese Chippendale Rattan Reed Bells Wall Shelves Etageres

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

The most amazing pair of vintage rattan, wood and reed wall shelf shelves etageres. Chinese

Category

Vintage 1970s Unknown Hollywood Regency Shelves

Materials

Rattan, Reed, Wood

Pair of Bronze Temple Bells
Pair of Bronze Temple Bells

Pair of Bronze Temple Bells

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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

Vintage Pagoda Bells Chinese Chippendale Carved Wood Wall Mirror Ornate Italy
Vintage Pagoda Bells Chinese Chippendale Carved Wood Wall Mirror Ornate Italy

Vintage Pagoda Bells Chinese Chippendale Carved Wood Wall Mirror Ornate Italy

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Vintage chinoiserie carved wood pagoda mirror with bells. Made in Italy on back of mirror.

Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Chinoiserie Wall Mirrors

Materials

Wood

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

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

Located in Dayton, OH

"Vintage Chinese hammered bronze table gong with stand and mallet. Features deep heavy sound

Category

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

Materials

Bronze

RARE Antique Tibetan Brass Temple Bell
RARE Antique Tibetan Brass Temple Bell

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

Flat Bottom Bell Pyramid

Flat Bottom Bell Pyramid

Located in Miami, FL

Inspired by the ancient bronze bells of China, this three bell pyramid is both majestic and grand

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Sculptures

Materials

Steel

Grand Iron Bell Created During the Kangxi Period
Grand Iron Bell Created During the Kangxi Period

Grand Iron Bell Created During the Kangxi Period

Located in Chicago, IL

Very early Qing Dynasty cast iron town bell with relief characters denoting its use during the

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Chinese Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Brass Pagoda Temple Table Lamp With Hanging Bell
Brass Pagoda Temple Table Lamp With Hanging Bell

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Chinese Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

Trio Collection of Thai Antique Brass Bells on Custom Stands
Trio Collection of Thai Antique Brass Bells on Custom Stands

Trio Collection of Thai Antique Brass Bells on Custom Stands

Located in Hopewell, NJ

A great looking collection of 3 19th century antique Thai brass bells with lovely detailing and

Category

Vintage 1920s Chinese Mounted Objects

Materials

Brass

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

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

Japanese Antique Bird "Tea Lovers" Bronze Hand Bell 19th Century, Gentle Sound
Japanese Antique Bird "Tea Lovers" Bronze Hand Bell 19th Century, Gentle Sound

Japanese Antique Bird "Tea Lovers" Bronze Hand Bell 19th Century, Gentle Sound

Located in South Burlington, VT

bronze "Tea Ceremony" hand bell featuring a "Bird in tree" and "tea leaf" design front and back. It is

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Meiji Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Pagoda Cabinet
Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Pagoda Cabinet

Chinese Chippendale Mahogany Pagoda Cabinet

Located in Bradenton, FL

bells, classic Chinese fret work, and four glass doors adorned with a trellis pattern. Key is available

Category

Early 20th Century English Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Antique Rare Chinese Qing Shou Emblem Jardiniere, circa 1850
Antique Rare Chinese Qing Shou Emblem Jardiniere, circa 1850

Antique Rare Chinese Qing Shou Emblem Jardiniere, circa 1850

Located in Bishop's Stortford, Hertfordshire

A rare and unusual antique Chinese porcelain jardiniere with a bell shaped body with unglazed foot

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

19th Century Chinese One Drawer Plank Top Table
19th Century Chinese One Drawer Plank Top Table

19th Century Chinese One Drawer Plank Top Table

Located in Chicago, IL

. The Chinese character for bell is also used to describe a great success, literally "to hit the

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Furniture

Materials

Walnut

Pair of Chinese Stone Fu Dog Protectors, c. 1850
Pair of Chinese Stone Fu Dog Protectors, c. 1850

Pair of Chinese Stone Fu Dog Protectors, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

, once guarded the entrance to a grand provincial Chinese home. Bells hanging from collars around their

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Limestone

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