{"product_id":"9780300207897","title":"Cast for Eternity: Ancient Ritual Bronzes from the Shanghai Museum","description":"\u003cbr\u003eShowcasing more than thirty ancient bronzes from the exceptional holdings of the Shanghai Museum, this generously illustrated book offers a compelling overview of the beauty of Chinese bronzes and the fascinating traditions surrounding them. These important objects, many of which have never before appeared in an English-language publication, date from the 18th to the 1st century B.C.E. and span numerous dynasties. Highlights of the exhibition include an early thin-wall cast three-legged food vessel (\u003ci\u003eding\u003c\/i\u003e) from the Erlitou period, a set of nine bells (\u003ci\u003ebianzhong\u003c\/i\u003e) from the early Spring and Autumn period, and a beast-shaped wine vessel (\u003ci\u003ehe\u003c\/i\u003e) from the early Warring States period.\u003cp\u003eAn accessible essay serves as an introduction to these masterpieces, and sumptuous, newly commissioned photography makes this publication a standout addition to the literature on Asian bronze sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yale University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47046783238384,"sku":"9780300207897","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9780300207897_p0.jpg?v=1763670383","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9780300207897","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}