A 19th century or earlier Chinese cast iron Taoist temple 'singing' bowl with script and stylised detail in relief, raised on three feet, 18.2 x 29cm (af). Additional Information Approximately one third has split away and been reattached by solder repair, another large split vertical from rim through to base, heavy surface pitting, rubbing to detail and corrosion; in our opinion 19th century or earlier in date.