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Source: Asian Civilisation Museum "The Chinese Collections"


Yongzhong
Early Eastern Zhou dynasty (8th -- 7th century BC)
Height: 21.6 cm

Zhong are bell-like musical instruments used in banquets and rituals during the Zhou period. Three variations of the instruments are known. The yongzhong has a tubular shaft and is suspended in an angle when being played. The niuzhong has a looped top while the bozhong has elaborate pierced work on top. Unlike the yongzhong, they were hung vertically when struck.

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