Appreciation of Ancient Chinese Bronzes

Author: Xu Changyi
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Publish Date: 1998-04-01
Features: With the improvement of people's living standards and the broadening of investment channels, the interest in collecting and appreciating cultural relics has been on the rise. As an important member of the cultural relic family – ancient Chinese bronze ware, it is naturally the first choice for collectors and appraisers. Due to its long history and the mix of genuine and counterfeit items, the identification and authentication of ancient Chinese bronze ware have become exceptionally challenging. Adding to the obstacles of language and other factors, truly appreciating an artifact is not an easy task either. The author wrote this small book with the purpose of introducing basic knowledge about ancient Chinese bronze ware to a broad readership, providing a guide for beginners.