Chime bells and the rank and file
By Cheng Anqi | China Daily | Updated: 2011-09-27 07:46
Editor's Note:
Every week we look at a work of art or a cultural relic that puts the spotlight on China's heritage.Musical instruments made of bronze, especially bells, signified social stratification in ancient Chinese rites.
According to historical documents, kings of the Zhou Dynasty (c. 11th century256 BC) used four sets of bells; princes and dukes, three; senior officials, two; and officials in general, one.
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