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This set of Han Gao ancient blue jade chimes consists of 13 bells. The chimes are 56cm high and 102 cm long, with a total weight of 19000g. The largest chime weighs 540g and is 12cm high; The smallest one weighs 187g and is 9cm tall. Suspended in two layers on a curved clock stand, arranged from top to bottom in ascending order, it can produce different tones of pitch. The horizontal beams are decorated with drum nail patterns and dragon and phoenix patterns, with dragon heads carved at both ends and majestic double dragons. The bell rack consists of two square seats, four vertical square columns, and two horizontal beams, which are connected in a mortise and tenon structure. This group of Han Dynasty jade bells was a sacrificial vessel, and although they cannot play music, their production difficulty is much greater than that of bronze bells. The craftsmanship is extremely complex, requiring hundreds of craftsmen to carve and refine for decades to complete. The jade used in this group of bells is high ancient blue jade, with a total weight of nearly 40 pounds; The use of carving techniques such as relief, round carving, and carving, as well as the use of techniques such as live rings and bore making, can be seen everywhere; Thirteen Yong bells are arranged in order of size and hung on the bell rack, with a grand momentum and a Han Dynasty style. Their unique shape is truly lifelike and exquisite. Only in existence, extremely precious, can be called a solitary item.