The bronze square
ding vessel with human face motif represents the combination of kingship and theocracy. Shang Dynasty (c.16th century-11th century BC), unearthed in Ningxiang county, Hunan province. A permanent collection of the Hunan Museum [Photo/Official website of Hunan Museum]
Bronzeware is a significant carrier of Chinese culture. To trace its development, the Hunan Museum is exhibiting bronze artworks assembled from Chinese museums and presented in four chapters.