Author: Xiang Zhonghua
Language: English
ISBN/ISSN: 9787119045214
Published on: 2006-01
Soft Cover
Gold is as old as the history of man himself, and China was one of the first countries in the world to mine gold and manufacture beautiful articles out of it.This book gives a detailed description of the sources of Chinese gold, the toil of Chinese prospectors, famous items of gold ware and veteran gold craftsmen.
Preface
Chapter 1 Where Does Gold Come From?
China, One of the Earliest Countries Mining Gold
Sources of Gold in Ancient China
Panning for Gold
Chapter 2 Gold Jewelry in the Shang end Zhou Dynasties
Shang Dynasty Gold Utensils and Vessels
Gold Vessels and Utensils Unearthed at Sanxingdui and Jinsha
Gold Vessels of the Western Zhou Dynasty
Chapter 3 Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods-The Early Years of Gold Luxury Goods
Gold Objects Found in China's Central Plains
Gold Cup from Tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng
Gold-handled Swords and Belt Hooks Unearthed at Yimen Village
Xiongnu Gold Crown
Chapter 4 Gold Ware in Qin and Han Dynasties, and Its Magical Significance
Language: English
ISBN/ISSN: 9787119045214
Published on: 2006-01
Soft Cover
Gold is as old as the history of man himself, and China was one of the first countries in the world to mine gold and manufacture beautiful articles out of it.This book gives a detailed description of the sources of Chinese gold, the toil of Chinese prospectors, famous items of gold ware and veteran gold craftsmen.
Preface
Chapter 1 Where Does Gold Come From?
China, One of the Earliest Countries Mining Gold
Sources of Gold in Ancient China
Panning for Gold
Chapter 2 Gold Jewelry in the Shang end Zhou Dynasties
Shang Dynasty Gold Utensils and Vessels
Gold Vessels and Utensils Unearthed at Sanxingdui and Jinsha
Gold Vessels of the Western Zhou Dynasty
Chapter 3 Spring and Autumn and Warring States Periods-The Early Years of Gold Luxury Goods
Gold Objects Found in China's Central Plains
Gold Cup from Tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng
Gold-handled Swords and Belt Hooks Unearthed at Yimen Village
Xiongnu Gold Crown
Chapter 4 Gold Ware in Qin and Han Dynasties, and Its Magical Significance