Vintage Chinese Cast Brass Dragon Temple Bell on Carved Dark Brown Rosewood Stand (Gong)

Description

Eye catching vintage Chinese cast brass temple bell on ornate carved dark brown rosewood stand.
This large piece has a … more Eye catching vintage Chinese cast brass temple bell on ornate carved dark brown rosewood stand.
This large piece has a very solid and heavy cast brass or bronze bell with the figure of a dragon chasing the flaming pearl in relief.
Hand carved openwork solid rosewood stand with lots of details and auspicious features throughout.
No markings.
Vintage, mid-20th century.
Condition is good with minor repair on the rosewood stand.
Today this can be used as a unusual decorative object - or as an actual bell to 'summon' guests to the table for example.
Listed by East2West Furniture.
17" tall x 10 3/4" wide x 5" deep. The bell is 7" tall x 4 3/4" diameter.
3.6 pounds total weight. less