Description:

Vietnam, Dong Son, ca. 100 BCE to 100 CE. This cast-molded bronze bell has a straight mouth, one of the hallmarks of the Dong Son style. Perhaps the most interesting feature of this piece is the handle; just below it are two half-coin shaped pieces of bronze; the handle is a narrowly banded cuff that extends outwards as wide the body of the bell itself. The Dong Son (or Dongson, or Ðông Son) culture thrived in northern Vietnam and its burials, rich in bronze goods, demonstrate a high level of wealth relative to neighboring areas. Many of the objects that we know about came from burials. Bells like this came in all sizes, up to almost two feet tall, and similar pieces are held in the Vietnam Museum of History and the British Museum. Size: 2.5" L x 3" W x 7" H (6.4 cm x 7.6 cm x 17.8 cm)

Provenance: Ex-private southern California collection, acquired before 2000.

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#109435

  • Condition: Expected patina and some dirt staining; two tiny holes in the body of the bell; otherwise completely intact with designs on the handle and body of the bell still clearly visible.

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