Clapperless Bell (nao) with Design of Zoomorphic Masks and Dragons

Culture: Chinese
Dynasty: Shang dynasty, c.1600–c.1046 BCE
Date: 13th–early 11th century BCE
Material: Bronze
made in: China, Asia
Classification: Metalwork, musical instruments
Collection: Asian Art
Current Location: On View, Gallery 233
Dimensions: height: 6 in. (15.2 cm)
width at top: 4 1/4 in. (10.8 cm)
depth at top: 3 3/4 in. (9.5 cm)
width at flat area: 3 1/8 in. (7.9 cm)
depth at flat area: 2 5/8 in. (6.7 cm)
diameter of handle at extremity: 7/8 in. (2.2 cm)
weight: 1 lb. 12.8 oz. (0.8 kg)
Credit Line: Gift of J. Lionberger Davis
Rights: Public Domain
Object Number: 35:1951

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