Introduction to the Chime Bells of Zeng Hou Yi: There are 65 chime bells of Zeng Hou Yi, one of which was a gift from King Hui of Chu during the Warring States Period. The chimes are divided into eight groups and hung on three levels on a bell frame made of copper and wood. The bell frame is 10.79 meters long and 2.73 meters high. It is supported by six bronze warriors with swords and several columns. The entire set of chimes weighs 3,500 kilograms. It is the most complete and largest set of bronze chimes discovered so far.

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