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In 1978 excavated from Lei Gu Dun No. 1 Tomb of Sui County in Hubei
province. The owner of the tomb Zeng Hou Yi was buried at the early years of the
Warring States (c403B. C. ). The whole set includes 64 pieces all hung on a hook
shape frame in 3 levels. 3 groups of "Niu" bells 19 pieces on the top
level, 45 pieces of "Yong "bells on the middle and the bottom, with 3
groups on each level. The smallest and lightest bells are on the top, each of
them are 20. 4cm of height, 2. 4 kg of weight. The largest bells are on the
bottom each 153. 4 cm of height, 203. 6kg of weight. Every bell can make two
different pitches, one high (called "Sui Yin") and one low (called
"Gu Yin"). All bells have inscriptions engraved, there are totally
2800 seal Chinese characters on the whole set. The chime bells can be dismounted
and installed. They are designed delicated and magnificent. Together excavated
with the chime bells are 6 wooden beaters made in shape of "T" and 2
wooden bats to toll the bells.
 Item#:B10532
$49.00

Item#:B10533 $29.00

Item#:B10534 $35.00
Song: Sample
Folk song (jasmine)
Movie: (?) Pu An Zhou, Asking for download.
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