Mao Gong Ding Enlarged Edition--Famous Steles and Calligraphy Through the Ages

Author: Tianjin Ancient Books Publishing House
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Publishing Date: 2005-04-01
Features: The Mao Gong Ding, a significant bronze vessel from the Western Zhou Dynasty (827 BC–782 BC) during the reign of King Xuan of Zhou. Discovered in Qishan County, Shaanxi Province, during the Daoguang era of the Qing Dynasty. The inscriptions run across thirty-two lines, totaling four hundred and ninety-seven characters. It is a monumental work, the longest bronze inscriptions in the realm of bronzes. The calligraphy is meticulous and precise, the structure is well-organized, and the flow of lines is grand and powerful, making it a treasured piece of gold inscriptions throughout history. This edition features a large-scale facsimile of the Mao Gong Ding, making it more convenient for learners to study and appreciate the calligraphy.