散虺紋編鎛 Part of a Bianbo Bell Set (R020036)

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This bo-bell was found at Shanbiao Town Tomb M1, Weihui City, Henan Province and is part of a nine-piece bianbo bells set. This musical instrument is categorized as a Significant Antiquities of the nation as it is an important piece for understanding the Zhou system of rites and music associated with the burials. Bo-bells are bigger variations of the zhong-bells; they were often used to compliment drums to make base rhythms. Bo-bells appeared in the south during the late Shang and were initially designed as a single-piece instrument. Later, from Western Zhou to the early Spring and Autumn period, bo-bells were integrated into the Zhou system of music as a three-piece set. More information