China / Western Zhou dynasty (1046–771 B.C.)
Bell (nao)
Look closely at Bell (nao). A bell with two convex sides of nearly rectangular shape and an opening at top rests on a slim cylindrical base.
What would you notice if you had a full minute with this object? The Art Institute dates Bell (nao) to Western Zhou dynasty (1046–771 B.C.).
A CLOSER LOOK
China, probably Hunan province made this metalwork. The museum dates it Western Zhou dynasty (1046–771 B.C.).
The original museum record has the full image, attribution, and catalog details. Return to the work after reading its record and see what you notice.
FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE
Art Institute of ChicagoBell (nao)Original explanation based on the sources above. Images carry their own reuse terms.