A bronze inscribed archaistic bell, Qing dynasty, Daoguang period (1839) | 清道光 碧雲寺銅鐘

cast to the top with a dragon-shaped handle, the exterior of the body with two main registers of animal masks and motifs cast similarly on each main side, the upper one interrupted with a horizontal cartouche enclosing an inscription translating to 'Huoshan Biyun Temple', above vertical cartouches of inscriptions at the lower register stating that the bell was respectfully commissioned by disciple Guo Deqing in the 8th month of 19th year of the Daoguang period (corresponding to 1839), wood stand

h. 51 cm