Bronze Bell

Description:

Bronze Bell, China, mid-19th century, lacquered surface with the inscription "Tai Ping T'ien Kuo" or the Kingdom of Great Heavenly Peace, referring the the T'ai Ping rebellion of the mid-19th century, the second two characters are "Image hand bell," perhaps referring to a T'ai Ping official procession, ht. 15 in.
Estimate $500-700

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