春秋 青銅鐘, Bell (Zhong), Eastern Zhou dynasty, Spring and Autumn period (770–476 ), early 5th century , China, Bronze, H. 1

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春秋 青銅鐘, Bell (Zhong), Eastern Zhou dynasty, Spring and Autumn period (770–476 ), early 5th century , China, Bronze, H. 15 in. ( cm); W. 9 5/8 in. ( cm); D. 7 in. ( cm), Metalwork, Sets of bells were an important aspect of Zhou bronze production. They were used in musical accompaniment for ritual ceremonies and for less solemn occasions. Ancient clapperless bells, which were sounded with mallets, are members of the zhong family

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