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THBAncient Dong Son Bronze Ritual Bell w/ Bull
Lot 102d
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Artemis Gallery
686 S Taylor Ave, Ste 106
Louisville, CO 80027
United States
Selling antiquities, ancient and ethnographic art online since 1993, Artemis Gallery specializes in Classical Antiquities (Egyptian, Greek, Roman, Near Eastern), Asian, Pre-Columbian, African / Tribal / Oceanographic art. Our extensive inventory includes pottery, stone, metal, wood, glass and textil...Read more
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By Artemis Gallery
May 10, 2018
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2018-05-10 10:00:00
2018-05-10 10:00:00
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- Lot Description
Southeast Asia, Vietnam, Dong Son culture, ca. 300 BCE to 300 CE. A large cast-bronze bell of a sturdy construction. The orb-shaped bell has a large slit along the bottom meant to project sound when produced with its clapper, a pair of lateral trifurcated suspension loops, a cylindrical suspension tube on top, and several petite spiralized appliques. Atop the decorative spirals rests a stylized bull's head complete with abstract eyes and enormous horns. Along the bottom slit hole are sixteen triangular decorations, and the remainder of the bell exhibits a simulated rope-style textured pattern. The original clapper still resides within the bell, though centuries of earthen deposits and oxidation have fused it to the inside of the bell. This bell would likely have been used for ceremonial purposes, though the original intent of this object is unknown. Covered in areas of emerald- and russet-hued patina, this is a gorgeous example from ancient Southeast Asia! Size: 4" W x 3.875" H (10.2 cm x 9.8 cm).
Provenance: private Davis collection, Houston, Texas, USA; ex-Artemis Gallery; ex-private Dr. M.R. collection, United Kingdom
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#133001Age-commensurate surface wear, fading to some finer details, clapper stuck in place within cavity, with small nicks to bull head, suspension loops and tube, and clapper slit, otherwise intact and very good. Nice earthen deposits as well as green and russet patina throughout.Condition
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