£240
A CHINESE BRONZE BELL WITH XUANDE MARK, 19/20th CENTURY. The bell decorated in relief with dragons and animal form handle, suspended in hardwood faux bamboo frame featuring a bat. With mallet. Frame size 41cm x 29cm. Provenance: Property of Terence E B Harnden who served as Senior Naval Stores Officer in Hong Kong between 1937 - 1940. Acquired in Hong Kong before returning to England, thence by descent.
In good order with no obvious signs of damage or repair. Minor signs of wear in places to wood frame.
Fees apply to the hammer price:
Room and Absentee Bids:1 to 500000: | 24% inc VAT* |
500001+: | 12% inc VAT* |
1 to 500000: | 27.6% inc VAT* |
500001+: | 15.6% inc VAT* |
0% inc VAT*
*These fees include buyers premiums and internet surcharges.