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  2. Bronzes have been cast in China for about 3,700 years. Most bronzes of about 1500–300 bce, roughly the Bronze Age in China, may be described as ritual vessels intended for the worship of ancestors, who are often named in inscriptions on the bronzes. Many were specially cast to commemorate important events in the lives of their possessors.

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    Where did Chinese bronze come from?
    The earliest Chinese bronze artifacts have been traced to the Erlitou culture in Henan province. Their discovery confirms foundries for smelting and casting metal were active in northern China between 1300 and 900 BCE, a highpoint of early Chinese casting.

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    When did the Chinese Bronze Age start?
    The Chinese Bronze Age began in the Xia dynasty ( c. 2070 – c. 1600 BC ), and bronze ritual containers form the bulk of collections of Chinese antiquities, reaching its zenith during the Shang dynasty ( c. 1600 – c. 1046 BC) and the early part of the Zhou dynasty (1045–256 BC).

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    Where did Chinese bronze vessels come from?
    Chinese bronzes - Shang Dynasty, Ritual Vessels, Bronze Age: The earliest examples of bronze vessels were unearthed in Erlitou, near the modern city of Luoyang in Henan province, which may or may not represent the earliest named Shang capital, Po, if not a still earlier Xia dynasty site.

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    How long have bronzes been cast in China?
    Bronzes have been cast in China for about 3,700 years. Most bronzes of about 1500–300 bce, roughly the Bronze Age in China, may be described as ritual vessels intended for the worship of ancestors, who are often named in inscriptions on the bronzes. Many were specially cast to commemorate important events in the lives of their possessors.

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    WEBLater Chinese bronzes should be regarded as fine artworks in their own right, paying tribute to China’s ancient masterpieces. A guide to collecting archaic Chinese bronze vessels, from inscriptions and origins to purpose …

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