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Metalworking Technology and Deterioration of Jin Bronzes from the Tianma-Qucun Site, Shanxi, China
Quanyu Wang
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The subject of Dr Wang's research is the technical study of excavated bronze fragments from the site of Tianma-Qucun, situated in southwest Shanxi province, China. The site was identified as an early capital of the Jin state in the periods of the Western Zhou and early 'Spring and Autumn' (i.e. 1027-650 BC). This study of 47 fragments provides new metallurgical data on Jin bronzes, specifically on casting techniques and the deterioration of these bronzes in their burial environment (corrosion study helps guide investigative cleaning and conservation treatment). Comparing bronzes from the elite tombs with those from other graves reveals social differences within the Jin culture. The main chapters cover a general review of the Bronze Age; descriptions of the Tianma-Qucun site; project methodology; analysis; corrosion reports; alloy composition. Technical data for the samples are reported in the catalogue and the accompanying download, which allows full-colour viewing.
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Front Cover
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Title Page
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Copyright
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Dedication
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Abstract
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Acknowledgements
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Table of Contents
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List of Figures
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List of Tables
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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION
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CHAPTER 2: THE CHINESE BRONZE AGE AND JIN BRONZES
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CHAPTER 3: THE SITE OF TIANMA-QUCUN
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CHAPTER 4: DOCUMENTATION AND ANALYTICAL TECHNIQUES
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CHAPTER 5: TECHNICAL STUDY OF THE METALS
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CHAPTER 6: ANALYTICAL RESULTS OF CORROSION PRODUCTS AND SOILS
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CHAPTER 7: COMPARATIVE STUDIES OF BRONZE COMPOSITION
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CHAPTER 8: CONCLUSIONS
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Figures and Tables
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Appendix I: Names ofthe Western Zhou Lords ofJin
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Appendix II: Names of Chinese Bronze Objects
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Appendix III: Names of Geographic Locations, Sites, and Cultures
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References
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METALWORKING TECHNOLOGY AND DETERIORATION OF JIN BRONZES FROM THE TIANMA-QUCUN SITE, SHANXI, CHINA: CATALOGUE
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LIST OF CATALOGUE
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INTRODUCTION
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CATALOGUE
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Published: 2002
Publisher: BAR Publishing
- 9781841714042 (paperback)
- 9781407324067 (ebook)
BAR Number: S1023