Later Chinese Bronzes

The book utilises the V&A’s extensive, world-class holdings to establish a vital chronological framework for Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasty bronzes. Kerr explores how later craftsmen did not merely replicate ancient Bronze Age vessels but creatively adapted traditional motifs to suit contemporary tastes and functional needs. The text covers an array of metalwork, ranging from large-scale archaistic ritual vessels to delicate writing accessories crafted for the scholar’s desk. Crucially, the volume also addresses technological progress in metallurgy and changing alloy compositions, providing collectors and curators with the essential analytical tools required to accurately date and understand these long-neglected pieces.

115 pages, colour, English, 26 x 26 x 1.5 cm

Hardcover

Published in 1990

ISBN: 1870076117

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