Cloche yongzhong 甬鐘, M.C. 294(2)

Dating in century: 19th century type(s) of object(s): decorative arts, metal, metal arts, china name(s): bell materials and techniques: bronze, lost wax casting place(s) of execution/realization: china dimensions - artwork: height: 50cm width: 28cm description: elongated shape. In the center, presence of characters. Bird decor. On the sides, six compartments punctuated with three buttons each. Marks, inscriptions, hallmarks: registration (chinese) mode of acquisition: legacy name of donor, testator, seller: cernuschi, henri date of acquisition: 1894 institution: cernuschi museum, museum of asian arts of the city of paris inventory number: m. C. 294. Date: Unknown.