
An extremely large archaic bronze ritual bell (Nao)
商末 / 西周初 青銅獸面紋鐃
An exceptionally large and impressive archaic bronze ritual bell from the late Shang or early Western Zhou period, decorated with characteristic zoomorphic taotie mask motifs. These monumental instruments served ceremonial and signaling functions in ancient Chinese society.
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- Auction House · Sotheby's
🔨 Auction Lot
POWER / CONQUEST: The Forging of Empires
September 20, 2022
Estimate: $500,000 – $700,000
Lot 18
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