Complete Collection of Chinese Bronzes, Volume 3: Shang (3)

Author: Editorial Committee of the Complete Collection of Chinese Bronzes
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Publishing Date: 1997-01-01
Features: Yin Ruins is the capital of the late Shang Dynasty, with a history of over 270 years as the capital from Pan Geng's relocation to Yin to the downfall of King Zhou. Yin Ruins is located in Xiaotun, Anyang, Henan. Since its official excavation in 1928, it has yielded extremely rich and precious cultural relics. Especially the diverse, ingeniously designed, and exquisitely decorated Yin Ruins bronzes, which the craftsmanship and artistic achievements of late Shang Dynasty bronzes, mark the peak of Chinese bronze culture and have had a significant impact on the development and evolution of bronze art during the Western Zhou Dynasty. This book is uniformly arranged with the second volume, selecting and recording over 280 bronze artifacts unearthed from Yin Ruins, including some exquisite pieces scattered domestically and overseas.