[Museum Treasure 17]-Bells Of Marquis Su Of Jin Bronzeware.Shanghai Museum, China Editorial Photo

[ChatGPT]The Sunghou bell in the Shanghai Museum is one of the representative works of Chinese bronze wares during the Jin dynasty (1046 BC-256 BC). The bell is 1.46 meters high and weighs about 875 kilograms. It is made of brass and is decorated with exquisite relief patterns, including tiger patterns, phoenixes, dragon patterns, etc. There are 14 birds on the body of the bell, representing the "fourteen generations" of officials. The casting date of the Sunghou bell can be traced back to 433 BC when it was cast to celebrate the ascension of the Jinjing duke. This bronze bell is not only a musical instrument but also an indispensable object in social and political ceremonies, representing the high achievements of ancient Chinese bronze culture.