A Rare Korean Bronze Bell with Dragon Top and 4-9 nipples and4 characters.:  

Korea, Joseon dynasty, 17th -18th century.

This small bronze bell is rare as a Korean Joseon period bronze bell even if it is a small sized bell. 

This bell has presumably been used for small uses inside the temple rather than used like a larger sized bell. 

The bell has been covered over all with old green patina.

It in in very good condition with a dark patina over the surface,

it measures 19cm h. x 14cm d