Development of Ancient Chinese Glass Technology

Author: Gan Fuxi et al
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Publish Date: 2005-04-01
Features: Glass is one of the earliest man-made materials invented by humans. This book systematically elaborates on the history of ancient Chinese glass technology for the first time, comprehensively summarizing and analyzing the ancient glass of various historical periods in China (in terms of shape, art, manufacturing technology, and chemical composition). The content of the book is the result of the author's decades of research on ancient glass. It introduces the advanced methods and systems recently used by the author to determine the composition of ancient Chinese glass, conducting systematic research on the composition of ancient Chinese glass. The book also combines archaeological research findings to further study the origin and system, manufacturing period, and preparation techniques of ancient Chinese glass. The book systematically investigates the evolution of early Chinese glass and compares it with ancient Western glass, reflecting the connections and exchanges between China and the West in ancient glass manufacturing and development. This systematic research on ancient Chinese glass is unique, with novel content and scientific methods. The book is also a crystallization of collaboration between the glass industry, archaeological community, and material analysis field, demonstrating its cutting-edge and innovative nature. It reflects the latest research progress and development level in the field of ancient Chinese glass, exerting significant influence on the current academic community.