The Rise and Fall of Shang: Told Through Two Bronzes

20 OCTOBER | HONG KONG

From the golden age of King Wu Ding and Lady Fu Hao to the enduring stories of King Zhou and Da Ji, these extraordinary bronze vessels open a window onto an ancient civilization defined by ritual, music, wine, and royal spectacle. One vessel ranks among the largest and most impressive Shang bronzes ever to appear on the market. The other bears a rare inscription that may preserve one of the closest surviving glimpses into the royal court during the dynasty's final years. Discover the world behind the legend and the tantalizing clues that may bring us closer than ever to the final years of the Shang dynasty.

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