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 4 ‧ Smelting and Casting – Technical Skill in Bronzeware Production BRONZE YUE (BATTLE-AXE) WITH OPENWORK HUMAN FACE DESIGN Flourishing Phase: Late Shang dynasty (c. 1250–1046 BC) Length: 31.8 cm; Width: 35.7 cm BRONZE LI (RITUAL VESSEL) WITH ANIMAL MASK PATTERN Developmental Phase: Middle Shang dynasty (c. 1400–1251 BC) Height: 23.2 cm; Diameter of opening: 15.4 cm PAINTED BRONZE LAMP IN THE SHAPE OF GOOSE CARRYING FISH Innovative Phase: Western Han dynasty (c. 202 BC–8 AD) Height: 52.5 cm; Length: 33 cm 4th Floor, Macao Museum of Art Opening Date：2024/09/06 18:00 Duration：2024/09/07 - 2024/11/10