Abstract:

Chinese bronze culture spans three dynasties, that is, Xia, Shang and Zhou. Particularly, the smelting and foundry technology reached an extraordinarily high standard, never surpassed in Shang. Ancient literature and study by modern man reveal that the Anyang site served as the capital of the dynasty for 273 years. Bronze from Anyang site are the most valuable part of the bronze culture. They occupy an important position in the history of the development of Chinese bronze culture.