Which dynasty produced the earliest bronze wares in China?

The earliest bronze records in China can be traced back to 5,000 to 4,000 years ago, which is equivalent to the legendary Yao, Shun and Yu era. According to ancient documents, people began to smelt and cast bronzes at that time.

Bronzes in China mainly refer to bronzes made of copper and tin more than 4,000 years ago, referred to as "bronzes" for short. Including cookers, food containers, wine containers, water containers, musical instruments, chariots and horses ornaments, bronze mirrors, hooks, weapons, tools and weights and measures. Appeared and prevailed 4000 years ago, until the Qin and Han dynasties, with Shang and Zhou artifacts being the most exquisite.

The single-edged bronze knife unearthed from Majiayao cultural site in Gansu Province is the oldest known bronze ware in China and the oldest bronze knife in the world at present. Identified by carbon 14, it is about 5000 years ago.

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Classification of bronzes

1, cookware: divided into cookware and food. Cooking utensils are Ding, Wei [Li] and Wei [YM4N]; The containers are Guangxi [guǐ], China [x ǐ], Dun, Mutual, Deaf, Dun, Bean, Shop and Bowl.

2. Wine vessels: divided into wine vessels and drinking vessels. The wine containers are Zun, Fang, Hu, Zun [yǒu], Yan [léi], Bu [b 1], Yan [gūng], Heng [hé] and Zun. Drinking vessels include Jue, Jiao, Yi, Qi and Zi (also known as "Five Jue").

3. Water container: A large water container has a guide rail and a plate. Generally, a water container has a box and a jar.

4. Musical instruments: bell, cymbal, cymbal, drum, upsetting, bell, Tudor, Tudor. ...

5. Weapons: Ge, spear, beryllium, halberd, cheng, weapon, sword, arrow, knife and Zhou. ...

6. Ritual vessels: Bronze ritual vessels are composed of food vessels, wine vessels, water vessels, musical instruments and weapons. , and in the use and arrangement with a strong royal grade and religious color.

7. Daily appliances: mirrors, hooks, lamps, stoves, washing machines, ear cups, milk bottles, etc.

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Baidu encyclopedia-bronze ware