The introduction of metal brought about the tongnao (a bronze percussion instrument ... With the introduction of Buddhism into China after the Qin Dynasty, ancient bells gradually became important ...

A 2,500-year-old Chinese sword discovered in 1965 remains razor-sharp and pristine today, seemingly defying the natural laws of decay that typically ravage ancient bronze weapons. The Sword of ...

About 20 of those ancient relics highlight the Marvel of Bronze section of the ongoing Technological Archaeology and Heritage Protection Exhibition that will last through to June 2 at the Chinese ...

Narrator: Over three and a half thousand years ago ancient China was ruled by a powerful ... Narrator: During the Shang period, bronze was the most important metal, weapons, armour and tools were all ...

Narrator: Over three and a half thousand years ago ancient China was ruled ... Narrator: During the Shang period, bronze was the most important metal, weapons, armour and tools were all made ...