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 5 ‧ Colours of Bronze – Rust and Corrosion ‘JIN HOU’ BRONZE GUI (RITUAL FOOD CONTAINER) Transitional Phase: Middle Western Zhou dynasty (c. 976–878 BC) Height: 18.8 cm; Diameter of opening: 17.3 cm BRONZE LI (RITUAL VESSEL) WITH ANIMAL MASK PATTERN Flourishing Phase: Late Shang dynasty (c. 1250–1046 BC) Height: 24.1 cm; Diameter of opening: 15.3 cm ‘QIN GONG’ BRONZE HU (RITUAL WINE VESSEL) Transitional Phase: Early Spring and Autumn period (c. 770–680 BC) Height: 35.5 cm; Diameter of body: 24 cm 4th Floor, Macao Museum of Art Opening Date：2024/09/06 18:00 Duration：2024/09/07 - 2024/11/10