Bell (Zhong)
ClassificationsTools and Equipment-musical instruments-bells
Date770-256 BCE
Made AtChina, Asia
MediumBronze
Dimensions5 3/4 × 3 1/4 × 1 3/4 in. (14.6 × 8.3 × 4.4 cm)
Credit LineGift of Charles and Eileen Mohler
Object number2010.24.3.7
DescriptionThis object is one from a set of seven bronze bells (called zhong) made during the Eastern Zhou dynasty. Each bell is larger than the next and all of them feature ornately decorated knobs. The bells each produce two different tones depending on where they are struck with a mallet. The shape and size of each bell is precise and guarantees a consistent tone every time.On View
On view
770-256 BCE
770-256 BCE
770-256 BCE
770-256 BCE
770-256 BCE
770-256 BCE
1882-1900
