Zenghou Yi Tomb Cultural Relics and Art

Author: Hubei Provincial Museum
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Publish Date: 1996-09-01
Features: The Zenghou Yi Tomb, excavated in 1978, is the tomb of the ruler of the Zeng State. Among the ancient musical instruments unearthed from the Zenghou Yi Tomb, the large-scale and well-preserved percussion instrument—the Chime Bell—is the most spectacular. The discovery of the Chime Bells shocked China and the world, symbolizing the ancient and outstanding civilization of China. It is an unprecedentedly significant find in the fields of cultural relics archaeology, music history, and metallurgical history of our country. This book allows you to witness the full picture of the excavation at that time and understand the joys and sorrows of archaeologists.