Asian Art Auction
Thu, Jan 13, 2022 09:00AM EST
Lot 273
Large Chinese Inscribed Bronze Temple Bell or Bonsho
Estimate: $800 - $1,200
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $100 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $200 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
dated 1724, archaic style with figural dragon head handle, cast in relief with panels of bosses, inscribed character ??????? (1724), 26 x 16 in.
Provenance: Private Collection, Cincinnati, Ohio
Note: According to consignor notes, this bell was removed from a bank in Lexington, Kentucky before the bank was demolished.
Condition
probably later inscription, edge wear, surface flakes and losses
