Fig. 4: Brass bells cast by the author’s team.
From: Digital and physical re-creation of ancient Chinese bells: new understandings and discoveries
a The four different 3D computer models created based on the original Xinzheng Pit16–G2x bell with a side length of 20 cm. The side lengths of the other 3D computer bell models, as specified in the sub-image, are 10 cm (100 mm), 30 cm, and 40 cm respectively. b One of the 3D-printed resin models (Type B, side length 40 cm) based on the corresponding 3D computer model. c Some of the newly cast brass bells. d One of the largest brass bells (Type B, intended side length 40 cm, actual side length 39.6 cm), hung on a frame and ready for testing. e Type A, B, D brass bells stored on a wooden shelf (in total 12). f Type C bells (in total 4). Images and photographs by Chen Xueqing and the author. This figure is not covered by the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. Reproduced with permission of Kin Sum Li; copyright © Kin Sum Li, all rights reserved.
