| Exhibition for Foreign and Interflow |
| The Splendid Dynasties: Bronze Age China ———The Bronzes Exhibition of Shanxi, Shaanxi and Henan Provinces |
Shanxi, Shaanxi and Henan is the political, military and cultural central area of Bronze Age China, where many dynasties were built and the rich cultural relics were discovered. There are the important archaeological discoveries in recent years. Especially, the bronzes of the Shang and Zhou Dynasties excavated present the splendid cultural achievement of this period. In the exhibition we select the bronze treasures excavated at three provinces in recent years to display the distinctive artistic styles of the different dynasties and cultural exchange and development of the different areas, according to valuable inscriptions, elaborate designs, various categories and exquisite casting techniques of the bronzes. It will make a strong impression on the visitors.
"Ri yi" Gong Unearthed at Shaanxi
Bronze rectangular jar Unearthed at Shanxi
Bronze rcctangular jar with dragon-chaped handle Unearthed at Henan |
Exhibits Contents
The bronzes of the Western Zhou Dynasty excavated in Shaanxi Province. The bronzes excavated from the tombs of Marquis Jin, Tianma and Qucun villages, Shanxi Province.
The bronzes of the Yin ruins and the local states of the Sang Dynasty and the local states of the Western and Eastern Dynasties excavated in Henan Province. |