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THBVietnamese Dong Son Bronze Bell w/ Great Patina
Lot 60f
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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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- Lot Description
Ancient Southeast Asia, Vietnam, Dong Son culture, ca. late 1st millennium BCE. A wonderful, bronze bell presenting a rounded head, a straight body, a flared lip that opens to a rectangular mouth, and no clapper. Both large faces of the instrument are gently recessed, while a slender, horizontal band of a braided patterning encompasses the exterior, lying just above the lip. A series of 4 incised sun motifs additionally embellish the lip, with 1 at each corner. The bell may be suspended by a tubular, arched handle that rises from the head, the base of which is adorned by a lovely, applied decoration of ovoid, zigzag, and spiral patterns. A modern, wooden mallet displaying a conical form and a metal suspension loop accompanies the ancient bell, allowing one to enjoy its resounding ring as well as produce multiple tones by striking different parts of it. The impressive instrument is enveloped in a verdant green patina, imbuing it with an elegant presentation, evocative of the ancient world. Size: 9.1" L x 5.6" W x 13.3" H (23.1 cm x 14.2 cm x 33.8 cm)
The Dong Son (or Dongson, or Ðông Son) culture of north Vietnam long remained a mystery to western archaeologists, and it was known only through its bronze objects, many of which were taken from graves. Dong Son bronze objects were exhibited in Europe for over 100 years before their original location was even determined, and arguments over how to date the culture continue to this day. These bells with no clapper continue to be mysterious objects, but artwork on bronze drums from the same period and culture suggest that the Dong Son were a musical culture.
Provenance: private Hawaii, USA collection, acquired from 1995 to 2010
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PLEASE NOTE: Due to recent increases of shipments being seized by Australian & German customs (even for items with pre-UNESCO provenance), we will no longer ship most antiquities and ancient Chinese art to Australia & Germany. For categories of items that are acceptable to ship to Australia or Germany, please contact us directly or work with your local customs brokerage firm.
Display stands not described as included/custom in the item description are for photography purposes only and will not be included with the item upon shipping.
#168277Accompanied by modern wooden mallet. Expected abrasions, commensurate with age. Otherwise, intact and excellent with impressive preservation of detail and rich patina.Condition
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