Yi Bell
Yi Bell
The “faith bell” is shaped after the two-tone bell unearthed in the tomb of Marquis Yi in 1978. This reproduction has been cast using a newly designed copper alloy containing magnesium and exhibits a unique physical property resulting from a combination of bell design and the effect of temperature on vibrational damping.
At room temperature the bell exhibits excessive damping and gives a dull sound when struck, as though it were made of wood. After being heated with an alcohol burner for several minutes, the bell is restruck and rings beautifully.
Dimensions: 295 mm x 210 mm x 120 mm
The “faith bell” is shaped after the two-tone bell unearthed in the tomb of Marquis Yi in 1978. This reproduction has been cast using a newly designed copper alloy containing magnesium and exhibits a unique physical property resulting from a combination of bell design and the effect of temperature on vibrational damping.
At room temperature the bell exhibits excessive damping and gives a dull sound when struck, as though it were made of wood. After being heated with an alcohol burner for several minutes, the bell is restruck and rings beautifully.
Dimensions: 295 mm x 210 mm x 120 mm



