Ritual ImplementsChinese7th-6th century BCE
Ritual Bell (Niu zhong) with Interlaced Dragon Decor
7th-6th century BCE
Dimensions
16.7 x 11.1 cm (6 9/16 x 4 3/8 in.)
Provenance
Ralph C. Marcove, M.D., New York purchased from Sotheby's, New York.
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