Qianlong Period, dated 1743Cast in barrel shape with relief decorationCentral band depicting two five claw dragons holding pearl, while overflying waves amongst clouds and flames, with two inscribed rectangular cartouches identifying the musical note produced by the bell – “倍南吕” (beinanlu - low octave of the tenth note) – and dating it – “乾隆八年制” (made in the eight year of the Qianlong reign – 1743)Upper band decorated with frieze of stylised clouds and lower band with clouds and eight medallionsSurmounted by two intertwined dragons forming the suspension hoopBase inscribed “太庙备用第二分” (The second piece reserved for the Emperor's Ancestors Shrine) and “癸亥年吉日造”(made in the auspicious day of the year of Guihai)注意: Provenance:Mr. Chen Zhuxiong, Taiwan