Chinese Bronze

Mysterious and Beautiful Image on Chinese Bronze
Jan 19, 2015
Set in a fiercely blazing fire, the beast's bulging eyes glare straight at the observer; his great mouth forms a wide grin, flashing saber-like teeth. His stiletto claws are exposed and poised for action, and a pair of ears or horns ...

Tags: Chinese Bronze, Bronze
China Was One of The First Countries in The World to Use Money
Dec 6, 2012
China was one of the first countries in the world to use money. In the late Neolithic Period, livestock and natural cowries were used as a form of currency. In the Shang and Zhou Dynasties (16th century—221 BC), unwrought weight ...

Tags: Chinese coins, money, coins
Many of The Customs Concerning The Marriage Proposal,Presenting Gifts to Bride's Parents
Nov 28, 2012
Just as in the other facets of ancient Chinese life, many of the customs and rituals concerning the marriage proposal, presenting the betrothal and wedding gifts to the bride's parents, sending the bride's dowry to the future groom's ...

Tags: Chinese tradition, traditional activity, Chinese culture, Chinese customs