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Bells of Marquis Yi is a precision artifact in China, Asia. It is held at Hubei Provincial Museum. Hubei Provincial Museum dates it to c. 433 BCE. Hubei Provincial Museum also records: “Musical instrument.”
A set of 65 bronze bells, each sounding two distinct notes.



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Compare the published evidence and its interpretations. “Consensus” records the mainstream account; “Alternative” identifies a competing interpretation, not an equally established conclusion. Estimates and unresolved questions remain qualified in the claim text.
| Field | Consensus | Alternative |
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| Date | 433 BCE c. 433 BCE Hubei Provincial Museum | No claims found. |
| Purpose | Musical instrument Hubei Provincial Museum | No claims found. |
| Method | No claims found. | No claims found. |
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Approximate - counted from January 1, 433 BCE (UTC).
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