"One of the most distinctive features of Chinese bronze craftsmanship is the use of piece-mold casting. Unlike Western ...

Ancient Chinese philosophers were born out of sorcery ... by historiographers and senior officials in the government of the Zhou Dynasty (about 11th Century-221BC) helping to explain natural ...

The Zhou came from the west - from the steppes ... Bronze vessels like this one are among the most iconic objects made in ancient China. They often carry inscriptions which are now a key source ...

Chinese Zhou ritual vessel (made around 1050 BC ... "The primary and most ancient religion in China consists of preparing ceremonial meals for the dead." (Jessica Rawson) "In Chinese way it's ...