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Ancient Chinese Bronze Tripod Ding Of Shang #1116305

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Ancient Chinese Bronze Tripod Ding Of Shang #1116305
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Shang Dynasty (c.1600-1027 B.C.) - This dynasty was
the most advanced bronze-working civilization in the
world. The rulers were deeply concerned with ensuring
their immortality, and members of royalty were buried
with much of their personal wealth, including bronze
vessels, weapons, jade, personal servants and
concubines.

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Historical Value - Antiques bring the standards of
couture into the home. Antiquities are works of art or
utilitarian objects from ancient times, which have
normally been excavated from tombs or historical sites.
The huge worldwide demand for these ancient and
often beautiful pieces has led to a critical shortage and
therefore prices have soared to an unprecedented
higher level.
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Art in the Tomb - China is a land full of ancient sites
awaiting investigation. Since coming to power the
government of the People?s Republic has conducted a
series of model excavations of ancient tombs,
dramatically increasing our fragmentary knowledge of
its huge past.
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The aristocratic burial customs of the Han dynasty had
subsequently spread to all sections of society, and by
the time of Tang it was usual for every family to furnish
her dead in their graves with ?spirit figures?, animals or
things that have been enjoyed during their lifetime.
During the early dynasties of the Shang (c.1600-c.1027
B.C.) and the Zhou (1027- 221 B.C.), the important
families maintained large subterranean tomb
complexes, from which the ancestral ...
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<tr><td>Condition: Surface degradation and beautifully patinated due to prolonged burial.</td></tr>
<tr><td>Year:Shang Dynasty (c.1600-1027 B.C.)</td></tr>






<tr><td>Title:Ancient Chinese Bronze Tripod Ding Of Shang</td></tr>



<tr><td>Location:daly city,ca, usa</td></tr>
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