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Ancient Chinese Bronze
Chinese Bronze, Bronze Statue, Bronze Sculpture, Bronze Relic, Bronze Age
The early bronze item in China was a knife discovered in Gansu Province Majiayao site. The bronze knife was dated to 3000 BC. During the early days of Bronze in China, bronze was mostly used to make knives, mirror and other tools. During Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties, bronze production peaked. Bronze was used to make musical instruments, weapons, and containers. Bronze instrument and containers were wide used in sacrificial ceremonies. Taotie was one of the most popular motifs for the bronze ware during that time. Taotie is a Chinese mythical creature, said to have only head and no bodies. Cicada patterns became popular in Shang and Western Zhou dynasties. During the Spring and Autumn period, Dragon patterns pretty much dominate the bronze decorations.
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