An Archaic Bronze Ritual Bell (Yongzhong), Spring and Autumn/Warring States Period

Object: Bronze Ritual Bell (Yongzhong), Lens-shaped.
Period: Circa 5th–3rd Century BCE (approx. 2,500 years old).
Key Features: * Patina: Features a stunning "Malachite Green" encrustation, showing the natural, deep-seated oxidation typical of authentic ancient bronzes.
Craftsmanship: Adorned with rows of rhythmic bosses (Mei). The interior reveals clear traces of the ancient ceramic-mold casting process.
Provenance: An old private collection from Vancouver. The base shows historical wear and features a delicate "Gold-lacquer" restoration—a testament to its long-cherished history and the reverence of its previous owners.
Closing: A rare survivor of ancient musical ritual, bridging the gap between millennia and continents.

品名： 青铜甬钟（合瓦形）
断代： 春秋至战国时期（距今约2500年）
特征： * 皮壳： 典型的“绿漆古”包浆，锈色入骨，极具层次感。
工艺： 钟体满布“枚”（凸起），内腔可见清晰的陶范铸造痕迹。
传承： 海外资深旧藏。底部虽有岁月残损，但经由前人以金粉漆法悉心修补，尽显“老残美”与流传有序的历史温度。
结语： 礼乐重器，虽经沧桑，其韵不减。