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A MASSIVE BRONZE CHINESE TEMPLE BELL

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A MASSIVE BRONZE CHINESE TEMPLE BELL
A MASSIVE BRONZE CHINESE TEMPLE BELL<BR><BR>Qing Dynasty, Kangxi Period (1662-1722). The rounded barrel shape cast in high relief with dragons, scrolls, gourds, swords, fans, water lilies, clouds, the pearl of wisdom, and Chinese characters, the crown in the shape of a double-headed dragon. 21"h x 17"dia. A similarly-struck, although elongated and gold-washed, Qing Kanxi bell sold at Sotheby`s London on May 16, 2007, for $45,000.