The Splendour of Chinese Bronzes: Masterpieces from the National Museum of China INTRODUCTIONMESSAGE ▾SASCNational Museum of ChinaCultural Affairs BureauPREFACEILLUSTRATIONS ▾Prologue ‧ National Treasures – Bronzeware and Ritual Civilisation in Ancient ChinaSection 1 ‧ Spirit Derived from Form – Visual Artistry of BronzewareSection 2 ‧ Symbolism Cast in Bronze – Decoration and PatternSection 3 ‧ Literature Engraved in Bronze – Inscription and CalligraphySection 4 ‧ Smelting and Casting – Technical Skill in Bronzeware ProductionSection 5 ‧ Colours of Bronze – Rust and CorrosionEducational Resources ▾Bronze Casting Techniques Process of piece-mould castingPHOTOS OF THE EXHIBITION Contents Information Prologue ‧ National Treasures – Bronzeware and Ritual Civilisation in Ancient China ‘SI’ BRONZE DING (RITUAL FOOD CONTAINER) Transitional Phase: Middle Western Zhou dynasty (c. 976–878 BC) Height: 33 cm; Diameter of opening: 39 cm ‘SI’ BRONZE GUI (RITUAL FOOD CONTAINER) Transitional Phase: Middle Western Zhou dynasty (c. 976–878 BC) Height: 19 cm; Diameter of opening: 19.5 cm ‘BO SI’ BRONZE GUI (RITUAL FOOD CONTAINER) (IN PAIR) Transitional Phase: Middle Western Zhou dynasty (c. 976–878 BC) Height: 24.5 cm; Diameter of opening: 24 cm 4th Floor, Macao Museum of Art Opening Date：2024/09/06 18:00 Duration：2024/09/07 - 2024/11/10