Fang Qin: Ritual Vessel Systems in Zeng and Chu; Zhang Changping: Bronze Artistry of Zeng and Chu

Описание: 00:01:10
Fang Qin, Director of the Hubei Provincial Institute of Cultural Heritage and Archaeology
“Exploration regarding the Ritual Vessel Systems of High-Ranking Nobility in Zeng and Chu”

In the past century, the archaeological excavations of a series of high-ranking Zeng and Chu state tombs have provided crucial material evidence for exploring the distinctive high-ranking aristocratic ritual vessel systems of Zeng and Chu. Analysis reveals that these ritual vessel systems, which persisted until the downfall of the Chu state, were established during the early Spring and Autumn period.

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Zhang Changping, Professor of Archaeology, Wuhan University
“Bronze Artistry of Zeng and Chu”

The most remarkable Chinese archaeological discovery in recent years is the Wuwangdun Tomb No. 1 in Huainan, one chamber of which is filled with bronze ritual vessels. This tomb is believed to belong to one of the last two kings of the Chu state, which dominated the production and distribution of bronze resources during the Eastern Zhou period. Through the extensively decorated bronze artifacts of Chu and Zeng we can ascertain the continuation of Zhou ritual culture in the southern regions.

00:45:20
Q&A

Co-organized by the Asian Art Museum and Hubei Provincial Museum. Symposium made possible with the generous support of the Bei Shan Tang Foundation.