Accession Number
1974/1.140

Title
Ling (bell) with taotie mask in thread relief

Artist(s)
Chinese

Artist Nationality
Chinese (culture or style)

Object Creation Date
circa 1300 BCE - circa 1100 BCE

Medium & Support
bronze

Dimensions
2 3/16 in. x 1 3/8 in. ( 5.5 cm x 3.5 cm )

Credit Line
The Oliver J. Todd Memorial Collection

Label copy
Bronze bells were manufactured in ancient China mainly for two types of animals; the larger were for horses while the smaller ones were for dogs, both were treasured pets of the aristocracy.

Primary Object Classification
Metalwork

Primary Object Type
bell

Additional Object Classification(s)
Decorative Arts

Collection Area
Asian

Rights
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Keywords
bell