The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s engaging “Recasting the Past” exhibition looks at the antiquarian spirit in China since the ...

It tells us a lot about life, politics and religion under the Shang dynasty. This is an axe made from bronze. It would have had a wooden handle and been used by the Shang warriors to fight enemies.

Chinese writing originated from this dynasty alongside objects made of bronze, stone, and jade. The Shang Dynasty was not known for the production of distilled liquor. Wine-making dates as far ...

"Through this exhibition, you can also see the evolution and development of bronze craftsmanship from the Shang Dynasty to the Han Dynasty," said Liu. "This is a way for people to learn about ...

[Photo/Xinhua] Over 70 Chinese ritual bronzes from 12th century BC in the Shang dynasty to 1st-2nd century AD in the Han dynasty will be on display at China Institute Gallery in Lower Manhattan ...

A Shang dynasty tripod cauldron, from the 11th century B.C., looks at first glance almost identical in shape and form to a Ming dynasty bronze from the 17th century, except for the gilding of the ...