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青铜 qīnɡtónɡ noun bronze ▸ 青铜像 bronze statue ▸ 青铜器 bronze ware 青铜器Bronze was widely used in the Shang and Zhou periods for farming implements, ritual vessels and ornaments. The most treasured ritual vessel was the ding (→ 鼎). Many ancient bronze artefacts have cast or engraved inscriptions which provide valuable information about ancient politics, military events, economic affairs, and culture. During the Warring States period, the use of ritual bronze vessels declined, and iron replaced bronze in weapon-making. |