A Rare and Important Imperial Gilt Bronze Ritual Bell
Heavily cast in barrel form, surmounted by a robust double-headed dragon handle. The sides of the bell are finely cast in high relief around the mid-section, depicting two further dragons striding amidst cloud scrolls and waves clutching a flaming pearl, divided by two rectangular panels, each inscribed with the characters.
Height:11 inch (28 cm)Provenance: From a European collector.