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 2 ‧ Symbolism Cast in Bronze – Decoration and Pattern BRONZE DING (RITUAL FOOD CONTAINER) WITH THUNDER PATTERN Flourishing Phase: Early Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–977 BC) Height: 60cm; Diameter of opening: 48.5 cm BRONZE CHARIOT LINCHPIN AND AXLE CAP WITH DESIGN OF TIGER DEVOURING HUMAN Transitional Phase: Early Spring and Autumn period (c. 770–680 BC) Height: 8.6 cm; Max. diameter: 7.4 cm ‘ZUO CE BAN’ BRONZE YAN (STEAMER) Flourishing Phase: Late Shang dynasty (c. 1250–1046 BC) Height: 44.3 cm; Diameter of opening: 27.2 cm 4th Floor, Macao Museum of Art Opening Date：2024/09/06 18:00 Duration：2024/09/07 - 2024/11/10