Bianzhong with dragon pattern

[Bianzhong with dragon motif]

Bianzhong with dragon motif (9 pieces), in the early Warring States period,
was 21.1cm high, 14.6cm wide and 2.57kg heavy; The total height is 19.8 cm, the width is 13.8 cm, and the weight is 2.17 kg; The total height is 18.9 cm, the width is 12.8 cm, and the weight is 1.7 kg; The height is 16.9 cm, the width is 11.5 cm, and the weight is 1.36 kg; 15.6cm in height, 10.8cm in width and 1.12kg in weight; The total height is 14.3cm, the width is 9.9cm, and the weight is 1.04kg; The total height is 13.2 cm, width is 8.8 cm, and weight is 0.89 kg; The height is 11.8 cm, the width is 8.2 cm, and the weight is 0.72 kg; It is 11.5cm high, 7.8cm wide and 0.64kg heavy
Ellipsoid, sharp angle, bridge-shaped mouth, bridge button. It is decorated with 36 short “pieces”, surrounded by a dragon pattern, the button and “seal” are decorated with a serpent pattern, and the two “dances” are decorated with a double serpent pattern
The bronze body of this set of chimes is of high quality and beautiful shape. The surface has been carefully polished and the decoration is beautiful. It is the best of the same kind and has high artistic value
Chimes are percussion instruments used for ancestral temple sacrifices and clan feasts. When in use, hang it up and knock it with a mallet. The number and hanging mode of chimes in the system of rites and music also play a role in grading and naming the nobility.