Lot 88

A Chinese bronze bell, known as a 'Yongzhong'. The bell is cast to either side with three rows of protruding bosses, divided by rope-twist lines. To one side an inscription between the bosses. Provenance: Private collection the Netherlands, purchased 11 October 1943 from the art dealer 'Kunsthandel Aalderink', Amsterdam, The Netherlands and comes with the original invoice and accompanying letter. China, Western Zhou Dynasty (1100-771 BC) -H. 33 cm-