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Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista
Archaistic Bell
Courtesy of the Harn Museum of Art, Photography by Randy Batista

Archaistic Bell

Artist Unknown Chinese Artist
DateSong Dynasty (960-1279) or later
Made/manufacturedChina, Asia
MediumJade
Dimensions8 1/2 x 5 3/16 x 2 5/8 in. (21.6 x 13.2 x 6.7 cm)
ClassificationsSculpture
Credit LineBequest of Dr. David A. Cofrin
Object number2009.48.282
Collections
DescriptionBell is divided into sections which are reminiscent of the piece-mold technique of seaming the elements of the bronze bells together, seen on this jade bell as design elements. This archaistic bell is of greenish-gray jade with russet inclusions. In our opinion this archaistic bell expresses the refinement of design and technical workmanship of the late Song to early Ming period.

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