26th Apr, 2023 11:00
Asian & Islamic Works of Art
262
A BRONZE SLIT BELL, JAVA, INDONESIA, CIRCA 14TH CENTURY
of slightly bulbous cylindrical form, a long rectangular opening on one side, splayed handle at the top, 16cm high
Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent
This type of bronze bell or drum is thought to have been based on traditional wooden versions, on a larger scale, seen widely throughout the Indonesian archipelago.
Sold for £140
of slightly bulbous cylindrical form, a long rectangular opening on one side, splayed handle at the top, 16cm high
Provenance: Collection of a deceased diplomat, thence by descent
This type of bronze bell or drum is thought to have been based on traditional wooden versions, on a larger scale, seen widely throughout the Indonesian archipelago.
Auction: Asian & Islamic Works of Art, 26th Apr, 2023
