• Masterpieces of Chinese Art in Overseas Collections: Bronzes and Gold & Silver (English Edition)
  • Masterpieces of Chinese Art in Overseas Collections: Bronzes and Gold & Silver (English Edition)
  • Masterpieces of Chinese Art in Overseas Collections: Bronzes and Gold & Silver (English Edition)
  • Masterpieces of Chinese Art in Overseas Collections: Bronzes and Gold & Silver (English Edition)
  • Masterpieces of Chinese Art in Overseas Collections: Bronzes and Gold & Silver (English Edition)
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Masterpieces of Chinese Art in Overseas Collections: Bronzes and Gold & Silver (English Edition)

Masterpieces of Chinese Art in Overseas Collections: Bronzes and Gold & Silver (English Edition)

Ritual Vessels, Weapons, Ornaments and Luxury Objects from Ancient China Now Held in Museums Abroad — A Visual Record of Bronze and Metalwork That Travelled Beyond China‘s Borders
This is a visual record of Chinese bronzes and gold-and-silver objects that are no longer in China. It brings together ritual vessels, weapons, ornaments, and luxury items that were taken from China over the past century and are now held in museums and collections abroad. You see the shapes, the surfaces, the inlays, and the craftsmanship that made Chinese bronze and metalwork famous—but you see them through objects that are scattered across the world. The book is built around the images, with text that explains what each piece is and where it came from. If you want to understand Chinese bronze and gold-and-silver art through the pieces that travelled beyond China‘s borders—rather than read a history of Chinese metallurgy or a guide to collecting—this is it.
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About This Book

Discover the untold stories behind some of China’s most exquisite cultural relics housed in museums across the globe. This volume is part of the Essential Cultural Relics of China in Museums Overseas series, drawing from a remarkable photographic archive amassed by the renowned collector Weng Wango and his wife Cheng Huabao during their travels to major world museums.

Inside the Volume

Focused specifically on Bronze Ware, Gold, and Silver Wares, this second edition catalog presents a curated selection of these precious artifacts. Each piece is accompanied by detailed descriptions covering:

  • Acquisition history — when and how these objects entered Western collections

  • Cultural significance — expert assessments of their artistic and historical value

  • Provenance narratives — the compelling stories of how these treasures traveled from China to overseas institutions

Expert Scholarship

The book benefits from contributions by distinguished scholars:

  • Bronze Ware introduction and entries: He Lin (Associate Research Librarian, Palace Museum) and Mo Yang (Institute of Archaeology, Chinese Academy of Social Sciences)

  • Gold and Silver Ware introduction and entries: Qi Dongfang (Professor, Peking University) and Wan Xiaoshi (Central Academy of Fine Arts)

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