Complete Collection of Chinese Bronzes, Volume 13: Ba-Shu

Author: Editorial Committee of the Complete Collection of Chinese Bronzes
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Publish Date: 1994-06-01
Features: The rich material culture created by the ancient Ba and Shu peoples in southwestern China, primarily distributed within present-day Sichuan Province, dates approximately from the Shang Dynasty to the mid-Western Han Dynasty. The mysterious and unique bronze artifacts of the Ba-Shu culture represent its highest achievements. The Ba-Shu bronzes emerged under the influence of the Yellow River culture and, through long-term development, formed their own distinctive artistic style. The main categories of Ba-Shu bronzes can be divided into human and animal sculptures, ritual vessels, weapons, musical instruments, tools, seals, and more. The bronze artifacts unearthed in the recent years at the Sanxingdui site in Guanghan, such as the standing figure, human head, human mask, divine tree, birds and beasts, are exceptionally precious. The exquisite casting, vivid imagery, and elaborate decorations of the Ba-Shu bronzes make them an important part of China's bronze art treasury. This book features one hundred and sixty selected Ba-Shu bronzes, comprehensively reflecting the historical essence of Ba-Shu bronzes.