Archaic Chinese Bronzes In Australian And New Zealand Collections
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A landmark work in the field of East Asian art history and archaeology, Archaic Chinese Bronzes in Australian and New Zealand Collections presents a meticulous scholarly catalogue of ancient Chinese bronze vessels and ritual objects held in Australasian museum and private collections. Authored by the eminent sinologist and bronze specialist Noel Barnard, the work details the typology, inscriptions, and provenance of each piece with rigorous academic precision, drawing on decades of expertise in ancient Chinese metallurgy and epigraphy. Barnard's authoritative analysis situates each artifact within the broader context of Shang and Zhou dynasty bronze-casting traditions, illuminating the ritual, political, and aesthetic significance these objects held in ancient Chinese civilization. The tone is thoroughly academic yet richly informative, making it an indispensable reference for scholars, curators, and serious collectors with an interest in archaic Chinese material culture.
Author: Noel Barnard
Format: Paperback
Published: 1975, National Gallery of Victoria
Genre: Antiques & collectibles
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A landmark work in the field of East Asian art history and archaeology, Archaic Chinese Bronzes in Australian and New Zealand Collections presents a meticulous scholarly catalogue of ancient Chinese bronze vessels and ritual objects held in Australasian museum and private collections. Authored by the eminent sinologist and bronze specialist Noel Barnard, the work details the typology, inscriptions, and provenance of each piece with rigorous academic precision, drawing on decades of expertise in ancient Chinese metallurgy and epigraphy. Barnard's authoritative analysis situates each artifact within the broader context of Shang and Zhou dynasty bronze-casting traditions, illuminating the ritual, political, and aesthetic significance these objects held in ancient Chinese civilization. The tone is thoroughly academic yet richly informative, making it an indispensable reference for scholars, curators, and serious collectors with an interest in archaic Chinese material culture.