National Treasure – Bronze Zun with Four Rams (Shang Dynasty)
Baa Baa Black Sheep have you any wool? Yes Sir, Yes Sir, Three bags full.
Tag: Bronzeware
National Treasure – Zhong of Su Marquis of Jin (Western Zhou)
It was stolen from the tomb in Shanxi and then found in antique shops Hong Kong. The tomb raiders did not realised they would not be able to sell them.
Treasures – Bronze Pan of Zi Zhong Jiang (Eastern Zhou)
Personal hygiene was very important since ancient times, and it starts with washing hands.
Treasures – Erlitou Bronze Jue (Xia Dynasty)
Drink with me to days gone by.
National Treasure – Bronze Cowrie Containers from Antiquity Yunnan (Western Han Dynasty)
Piggy bank from 2nd century BC, it was used by the Dian 滇 people to keep their precious cowrie shells.
Treasures – Rhinoceros-shaped Bronze Zun (Western Han Dynasty)
A wine jug reminding us the importance of conservation.
Treasures – Bronze Square Hu with Intersecting Dragons (Spring Autumn – Jin)
This is perhaps the earliest of the drinking games using a wine vessel.
National Treasure – “Guoji Zibai” Bronze Pan (Western Zhou Dynasty)
This bronze basin was the largest ever excavated in China and was used for bathing. Just don’t throw the baby out with the bathwater!
Treasures – General Duoyou Bronze Ding (Western Zhou Dynasty)
A alternate kind of war memorial, the ding tells the story of a victorious battle and the casualties of war.
Treasures – Kneeling Figure With A Twisted Head (Shang Dynasty)
The Sanxingdui bronze figure was brought to light after 3000 years lying underground.