Bronze Masterpieces in the National Palace Museum (Taipei)

Posted on July 8, 2019 by Steve

The Bronze Age in China started in the early 17th century B.C.E. and lasted from the late Xia, the Shang, the Western Zhou, and the Eastern Zhou Dynasties.

Incense Burner (Han Dynasty)
Incense Burner (Han Dynasty)
SOURCE: Incense Burner (Han Dynasty) (National Palace Museum, Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 19 April 2019.
Lei Wine Vessel (Late Shang Dynasty)
Lei Wine Vessel (Late Shang Dynasty)
SOURCE: Lei Wine Vessel (Late Shang Dynasty) (National Palace Museum, Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 19 April 2019.
Pu Food Container (Mid Spring and Autumn Period)
Pu Food Container (Mid Spring and Autumn Period)
SOURCE: Pu Food Container (Mid Spring and Autumn Period) (National Palace Museum, Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 19 April 2019.
Weapons (Shang to Western Zhou Dynasties)
Weapons (Shang to Western Zhou Dynasties)
SOURCE: Weapons (Shang to Western Zhou Dynasties) (National Palace Museum, Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 19 April 2019.
Ya-chou Clan Bronze Vessel - 1 (Shang to Western Zhou Dynasties)
Ya-chou Clan Bronze Vessel – 1 (Shang to Western Zhou Dynasties)
SOURCE: Ya-chou Clan Bronze Vessel – 1 (Shang to Western Zhou Dynasties) (National Palace Museum, Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 19 April 2019.
Yi Water Vessel (Late Western Zhou Dynasty)
Yi Water Vessel (Late Western Zhou Dynasty)
SOURCE: Yi Water Vessel (Late Western Zhou Dynasty) (National Palace Museum, Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 19 April 2019.
Yi Water Vessel of Yi-yue (Mid Western Zhou Dynasty)
Yi Water Vessel of Yi-yue (Mid Western Zhou Dynasty)
SOURCE: Yi Water Vessel of Yi-yue (Mid Western Zhou Dynasty) (National Palace Museum, Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 19 April 2019.
You Wine Vessel of Zhao and Ladle (Early Western Zhou Dynasty)
You Wine Vessel of Zhao and Ladle (Early Western Zhou Dynasty)
SOURCE: You Wine Vessel of Zhao and Ladle (Early Western Zhou Dynasty) (National Palace Museum, Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 19 April 2019.
Zun Wine Vessel in the Shape of an Animal (Mid Warring States Period)
Zun Wine Vessel in the Shape of an Animal (Mid Warring States Period)
SOURCE: Zun Wine Vessel in the Shape of an Animal (Mid Warring States Period) (National Palace Museum, Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 19 April 2019.
Zun Wine Vessel in the Shape of a Bird-Headed Animal (Mid Warring States Period)
Zun Wine Vessel in the Shape of a Bird-Headed Animal (Mid Warring States Period)
SOURCE: Zun Wine Vessel in the Shape of a Bird-Headed Animal (Mid Warring States Period) (National Palace Museum, Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 19 April 2019.
Ya-chou Clan Bronze Vessel - 2 (Shang to Western Zhou Dynasties)
Ya-chou Clan Bronze Vessel – 2 (Shang to Western Zhou Dynasties)
SOURCE: Ya-chou Clan Bronze Vessel – 2 (Shang to Western Zhou Dynasties) (National Palace Museum, Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 19 April 2019.
Hu Wine Vessel of Lady Ji of Zeng (Early Warring States Period)
Hu Wine Vessel of Lady Ji of Zeng (Early Warring States Period)
SOURCE: Hu Wine Vessel of Lady Ji of Zeng (Early Warring States Period) (National Palace Museum, Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 19 April 2019.
Hu Wine Vessel of Song (Late Western Zhou Dynasty)
Hu Wine Vessel of Song (Late Western Zhou Dynasty)
SOURCE: Hu Wine Vessel of Song (Late Western Zhou Dynasty) (National Palace Museum, Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 19 April 2019.
Hu Wine Vessel of Zeng-bo-qi (Late Western Zhou Dynasty)
Hu Wine Vessel of Zeng-bo-qi (Late Western Zhou Dynasty)
SOURCE: Hu Wine Vessel of Zeng-bo-qi (Late Western Zhou Dynasty) (National Palace Museum, Shilin District, Taipei, Taiwan); photographed by Stephen J. Danko on 19 April 2019.

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