Chinese Wanli-Era Cast Iron Bell
Located in Chicago, IL
A cast iron bell, when struck with a wooden beam, announced the time of day to villagers. This monumental example is covered in relief casts of chrysant...
Iron
Chinese Iron Courtyard Bell, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic, 19th century iron bell once pealed in celebration or gave notice of important events in a town in northern China. The bell's wide mouth and ridged bead lines give this b...
Iron
19th Century Chinese Iron Bell
Located in Chicago, IL
This rustic, 19th century iron bell once pealed in celebration or gave notice of important events in a town in northern China. The shoulder of the bell is adorned with subtle decorat...
Iron
Chinese Ming Iron Bell with Dragon Handle, c. 1600
Located in Chicago, IL
This monumental Ming-dynasty bell once pealed in a Chinese village, sounding out in celebration or giving notice of important events. Expertly forged, the cast-iron bell is detailed with characters in intricate relief, and its exaggerated scallop rim is traced with oversized rivets. Covered in scales and ending in expressive faces, the bell's handle is cast in the form of a two-headed hong dragon, thought to be the embodiment of a rainbow and thus visible only after rainfall. Frosted with snow or lit from within by flickering candles, this sculptural bell takes on a magical presence in the winter garden.
Iron
Chinese Cast Iron Longevity Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast in iron with a raised design, this vintage mortar was originally used in a traditional apothecary to create herbal medicines. The swelling shape allowed free movement of a pestl...
Iron
Chinese Studded Terracotta Drum, Early 20th Century
Located in Chicago, IL
This terracotta garden stool from the early 20th century honors tradition with its simple, drum-form shape. A pattern of raised dots rings the top and bottom, imitating the boss-head...
Terracotta
Antique Chinese Qing Dynasty Small Bronze Tripod Censer
Located in Vero Beach, FL
Chinese Qing Dynasty Small Bronze Tripod Censer Small bronze censer from the Qing Dynasty 1644-1912, standing on three cabriole legs. Twin handles depict mythical creatures’ heads. ...
Bronze
19th Century Qing Dynasty Shiwan Ceramic Teapot
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A 19th century Qing Dynasty Shiwan ceramic teapot of robust, sculptural form, finished in a rich mottled green glaze with pronounced crackle throughout. The body is gently rounded an...
Ceramic
Chinese Temple Bell (20th C.) on Antique Wood Stand (18th C.)
Located in Norton, MA
China, Ca. The stand: 18th - early 20th century Bell: The intricately carved hardwood stand with openwork dragon borders, spandrels and apron with large iron hook suspending a Ming s...
Brass
Han Dynasty, Rare Antique Chinese Pottery Amphora Decorated with Bronze Ornament
Located in Sampantawong, TH
Rare antique Chinese pottery amphora decorated with bronze ornament. In the past, this kind of vessel was used for wine container. Age: China, Han Dynasty, B.C. 206 - A.D. 220 Size...
Pottery
Heavy, Japanese bronze temple bell 梵鐘 (bonshô) of traditional shape
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A heavy traditional bronze temple bell (bonshô), boasting a bright green patina and a resonant sound. The top handle (ryûzu), is beautifully sculpted into the form of twin dragon he...
Bronze
19th Century Bronze Temple Bell
Located in Tarrytown, NY
This 19th C. Japanese Buddhist bronze temple or monastery bell, features a stylized two-headed dragon loop handle at top, four studded panels at shoulde...
Bronze
