Complete Collection of Chinese Bronzes, Volume 2: Shang Dynasty (Part 2)

Author: Compiled by the Press
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Publish Date: 1997-09-01
Features: The Yin Ruins are the site of the capital during the late Shang Dynasty, with a history of over 270 years as a capital city from the time of Pan Geng's relocation to Yin to the downfall of King Zhou. Located in Xiaotun, Anyang, Henan, the Yin Ruins have been officially excavated since 1928, yielding extremely rich and valuable cultural artifacts. Especially notable are the numerous, ingeniously designed, and exquisitely decorated bronze artifacts from the Yin Ruins, which collectively showcase the craftsmanship and artistic achievements of late Shang Dynasty bronze ware. They mark the arrival of the peak period of Chinese bronze culture and have had a significant influence on the development and evolution of bronze art during the Western Zhou Dynasty. This book is uniformly organized with Volume III, selecting and featuring over 380 bronze artifacts unearthed from the Yin Ruins, including some of the finest pieces scattered both within and outside China.