A CLOISONNE ENAMEL ‘TAOTIE MASKS’ BELL INSCRIBED WITH THE APOCRYPHAL MARK JǏNGTÀI NIÁN ZHÌ 景泰年製 CHINA, QING DYNASTY, 19TH CENTURY Of flared form with a lobed bottom edge, an upper register of elaborate taotié masks on a key fret ground above stylized chilong, and a lower register of taotié masks and archaistic elements, separated by a raised bow-string band at the midsection. Suspended from two conjoined dragons at the top, with an apocryphal four-character mark ‘jǐngtài nián zhì’ (景泰年製). Offered at auction together with its original wooden stand. H (stand included): 76,1 cm H (stand excluded): 31 cm Weight: 4008 grams Note: Compare with a related cloisonné bell sold at CHRISTIE’S New York, USA, 2017-09-14/15, lot 1008, for USD 20,000. 景泰蓝“饕餮”纹铃，“景泰年制”仿款 中国，清代，19世纪 NOTE: CONDITION REPORTS AND MEASUREMENTS It is up to the bidder to satisfy themselves prior to buying as to the condition of a lot. In relation to Condition Reports, whilst we make certain observations on the lot, which are intended to be as helpful as possible, references in the condition report to damage or restoration are for guidance. The absence of such a reference does not imply that an item is free from defects or restoration, nor does a reference to particular defects imply the absence of any others. The condition report is an expression of opinion only and must not be treated as a statement of fact. Measurements and weight are approximate and the potential bidder may re-ask it to be checked when asking for a condition report.