Ritual ImplementsChinese5th-3rd century BCE
Ritual Bell (Bo zhong) with Stylized Dragon and 'Taotie' Decor and with Handle in the Form of Confronting Dragons
475 BCE - 221 BCE
Dimensions
66 x 45 x 40 cm (26 x 17 11/16 x 15 3/4 in.) 108 lb.
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