Exploring the Methods of Bronze Inscription Dating

Author: Du Yong
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Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: This book is divided into two parts: The first part focuses on the study of the standard artifact dating method, exploring its two major theoretical pillars: the application of the "Ji Wang Sheng Cheng Shuo" and the "He Kang Gong as the Temple of King Kang" in the study of bronze inscriptions dating, discussing the pros and cons of these methods. It also addresses the correct application of archaeological typology in bronze artifact dating. The second part discusses the pros and cons of using the historical lunar calendar dating method for the study of Western Zhou bronze inscriptions. The comprehensive use of calendar elements in inscriptions for bronze inscription dating began with the great scholar Liu Shipei, and it subsequently led to the formation of two major factions in academia: one primarily based on Wang Guowei's theory of lunar phase quadrification, and the other primarily based on Yu Yue's theory of lunar phase fixation, with conflicting views and debates.