$296
Bronze Bell, China, 18th century, the body cast into four reserves above the bow-string patterns interspersed with molded circular decorations, surmounted by a pair of addorsed dragons with interlocking bodies holding a vase, "Long Xing Si" (a temple in Zhengding, Hebei province) engraved in one of the reserves, ht. 14, dia. 7 1/2 in. Scratches to the base, no damage otherwise
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2010-06-25