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A BRONZE TEMPLE BELL MING DYNASTY, CHENGHUA PERIOD, DATED TO 1478 |
Estimate
6,000 - 8,000 GBP
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Description
- 32 cm, 12 1/2 in.
heavily cast with slightly spreading sides flaring towards the base and surmounted by a pair of addorsed dragons, modelled with powerful extended front claws and open mouths revealing pointed fangs, the body cast in relief with two horizontal bands enclosing rectangular panels divided by vertical flanges, inscribed to the lower band with the nine-character inscription Chenghua shisi nian wuyue jiri (The auspicious day during the fourteenth year and fifth month of Chenghua), the opposite side inscribed with Shen Zhangzhi zhi feng (installed and dedicated by Zhangzhi), the metal patinated to a dark grey
Condition
This bell is in good condition, with the exception of minor casting flaws and dents/losses to the extremities, in particularly to the horn and and the fins of the dragon.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."