Complete Collection of Chinese Bronzes, Volume 7: Eastern Zhou (1)

Author: Editorial Committee of the Complete Collection of Chinese Bronzes
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Publish Date: 1998-01-01
Features: During the Eastern Zhou period, the middle reaches of the Yellow River and the Huai River basin were active regions for states such as Guo, Zheng, Qin, Cai, and Huang. The bronze culture within this temporal and spatial framework not only adhered to traditional ritual systems and political connotations but also innovated in response to economic development. The forms of bronzes during this period shifted from the mystical to the realistic, decorative patterns evolved from rough to refined, and many inscriptions tended toward artistic expression. The exchange and integration of Central Plains culture and surrounding cultures had a profound impact on the development of later bronze artifacts. This book selects 150 bronze artifacts from states such as Guo, Zheng, Qin, Cai, and Huang, including famous and unearthed pieces.