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 Section 1 ‧ Spirit Derived from Form – Visual Artistry of Bronzeware BRONZE JUE (RITUAL WINE VESSEL) WITH ANIMAL MASK PATTERN Developmental Phase: Early Shang dynasty (c. 1600–1400 BC) Height: 17.9 cm; Length: 15.8 cm ‘JING BO’ BRONZE YOU (RITUAL VESSEL) Flourishing Phase: Early Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–977 BC) Height: 29 cm; Diameter of opening: 12 cm BRONZE NAO (MUSICAL INSTRUMENT) WITH ELEPHANTS DESIGN Flourishing Phase: Late Shang dynasty (c. 1250–1046 BC) Height: 69.5 cm 4th Floor, Macao Museum of Art Opening Date：2024/09/06 18:00 Duration：2024/09/07 - 2024/11/10