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Bianzhong with Braided Pattern (Bronze bell with studs)

Preserved in good condition. There are cracks on the body of the instrument. Made of bronze, with yellowish green colour on the surface. This instrument features the common characteristics of a bronze bell with a three-column stud design. Braided lines form frames that divide the studs, the central panel (zheng) and the gu. There are no zhuan (areas between the studs). A total of 36 spiral studs are located on the front and back. The tubular handle (yong) is connected to the inside of the bell. The bottom rim folds inward and is of triangular shape. There is a raised collar with cord patterns cast near top of the handle (yong). The whole body of the bell has a plain design.

  • Measurements:Total height: 30.6cm, mid-body length: 18.5cm. Horizontal diameter of the wu: 10.8cm, vertical diameter of the wu: 5.7cm. Distance between the two xian points: 13.0cm, length of the xian: 20.8cm Distance between the two sides of the centre of the gu: 6.2cm, thickness of the middle of the gu: 0.4cm, thickness of the sides of the gu: 0.4cm, length of the yong: 9.9cm, diameter of the yong: 2.7cm, height of each stud: 0.4cm, weight: 1.1kg