Ritual bell, note jiazhong
After the stabilization of the country, Emperor Kangxi implemented a reform of ceremonial music in 1713. Sets of chime bells were collectively capable of producing twelve full notes and four double notes. These bells feature contemporary designs, not archaic motifs: either dragons among clouds or the eight trigrams, as here. Heavily cast with crisp ornament in high relief, this fully gilt bell demonstrates the superb craftsmanship of the imperial commission.
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