Chinese Bronze Ware

Chinese Bronze Ware provides an accessible introduction to ancient China's magnificent bronze culture with full colour illustrations.

China enjoys a unique position in world history because of the great variety of bronze ware that has been unearthed on China's vast territory, providing a window into ancient Chinese culture. Chinese Bronze Ware introduces the reader to this magnificent bronze culture with vivid, accessible discussion and full color illustrations.The emergence of bronze ware forms a crucial chapter in the history of human civilization. Although not the first country to enter the Bronze Age, China enjoys a unique position in world history because of the great variety of innovative and beautiful bronze ware that has been unearthed on China's vast territory. These artifacts provide a window into the art and culture of ancient China. Chinese Bronze Ware introduces the reader to this magnificent culture with thorough discussion of the context and significance of bronze production, vivid descriptions and full color illustrations.