Dates: 25 June, 2005~24 June, 2006
Bronze vessels are precious works of traditional Chinese art but, owing to their academic importance and the difficulties of preservation, few can collect them. Because it is not easy to gain access to this art form, for centuries, enthusiasts have tried different techniques and methods attempting to reproduce the images of bronze vessels on paper. The earliest attempts to document such pieces on paper were mainly sketch drawings and rubbings. After the Ch'ien-chia period of the Ch’ing Dynasty (1736~1820 A.D.), a brass-rubbing technique that could transmit the entire shape of a bronze relic was developed. This technique, called “bronze image rubbing” (Ch’üan-hsing-t’a), was the most effective way to document the images of vessels before photography was used for bronze relic photo-shooting. In recent times, photography and other modern technologies have made it possible to document the images on film and through multimedia to represent 3D images of bronzes. All these techniques allow us to observe bronze vessels closely, and experience their magnificence and beauty.

This exhibition displays bronze image rubbings along with photographs of the original vessels. Our purpose is to allow the audience to compare different methods of representing a vessel, to observe bronze vessels through different angles to examine these treasures in detail through photographs, and to learn how to appreciate bronze image rubbings as an art form.
 

	Jih Kui Lei Resource Identifier:187812-020 Description:Rubbing maker: Chou K'ang-yüen Source: "Ta Hsing Fêng Shih Yü Tun Chai Chi Chin Ch'üan T'a" Format:Rubbing Size: 135.9 X 67.0 cm Relation: Size of Original Vessel: Height: 45.9 cm Mouth Diameter: 20.6 cm The original vessel is stored in Sen-oku Hakuko Kan, Kyoto, Japan.
	San Shih P'an Resource Identifier:188056-010 Description:Source: "Ku Kung Po Wu Yüen (Natioanl Palace Museum) Ch'i Hsing T'a Pên " Format:Rubbing Size: 137.7 X 68.6 cm Relation: Size of Original Vessel: Height: 20.6 cm Mouth Diameter: 54.6 cm The original vessel is stored in the National Palace Museum, Taipei.
	P'ing An Hou Jan Lu Resource Identifier:187813-045 Description:Rubbing maker: Chou K'ang-yüen Source: "Ta Hsing Fêng Shih Yü Tun Chai Chi Chin Ch'üan T'a" Format:Rubbing Size: 67.6 X 32.3 cm Relation: Size of Original Vessel: Height: 12.7 cm Mouth Width: 17.9 X 13.6 cm The original vessel is stored in the Institute of History and Philology, Academia Sinica.
	Wo Fang Ting Resource Identifier:187713-108 Description:Rubbing Maker: Wang Heiu-jên Source: "Shan Chai Ts'ang Ch'i Ch'üan Hsing T'a Pên" Format:Rubbing Size: 69.1 X 45.8 cm Relation: Size of Original Vessel: Height: 23.2 cm Mouth Width: 17.5 X 14.5 cm The original vessel is stored in the National Palace Museum, Taipei. Lid of the vessel is stored in the Institute of History and Philology, Academia Sinica.
	Tso Ts'e Ta Fang Ting Resource Identifier:187713-089 Description:Rubbing Maker: Wang Heiu-jên Source: "Shan Chai Ts'ang Ch'i Ch'üan Hsing T'a Pên" Format:Rubbing Size: 66.6 X 45.5 cm Relation: Size of Original Vessel: Height: 26.5 cm Mouth Width: 19.0 X 15.9 cm The original vessel is now stored in the National Palace Museum, Taipei.
	Shih Shou Ting Resource Identifier:187712-079 Description:Source: "Shan Chai Ts'ang Ch'i Ch'üan Hsing T'a Pên" Format:Rubbing Size: 67.6 X 45.9 cm Relation: Size of Original Vessel: Height: 20.3 cm Mouth Diameter: 17.5cm The original vessel is stored in the National Palace Museum, Taipei.
	Ming Shih Ch'ing Fu Wu Tsun Resource Identifier:187713-165 Description:Source: "Shan Chai Ts'ang Ch'i Ch'üan Hsing T'a Pên" Format:Rubbing Size: 66.9 X 44.6 cm Relation: Size of Original Vessel: Height: 27.4 cm Mouth Diameter: 22.6 cm The original vessel is stored in the National Palace Museum, Taipei.
	Ching Yu Resource Identifier:187713-134 Description:Source: "Shan Chai Ts'ang Ch'i Ch'üan Hsing T'a Pên" Format:Rubbing Size: 69.6 X 45.5 cm Relation: Size of Original Vessel: Height: 22.7 cm Mouth Width: 12.3 X 10.0 cm The original vessel is stored in the National Palace Museum, Taipei.
	Duke Mao's Ting Resource Identifier:186789 Description:Former Collector: Ch'ên Chieh-ch'i (Fu-chai) Format:Rubbing Size: 234.5 X 90.2cm Relation: Size of Original Vessel: Height: 53.8 cm Mouth Diameter: 47.0 cm The original vessel is stored in the National Palace Museum, Taipei.
	Sung Hu Resource Identifier:186847 Description:Former Collector: Shou-shan-kê Format:Rubbing Size: 224.5 X 71.6 cm Relation: Size of Original Vessel: Height: 63.0 cm Mouth Width: 21.2 X 16.9 cm The original vessel is stored in the National Palace Museum, Taipei.
	Ch'ien Shu Chi Fu Hs Resource Identifier:187716-316 Subject & Keywords:Source: "Shan Chai Ts'ang Ch'i Ch'üan Hsing T'a Pên" Description:Source: "Shan Chai Ts'ang Ch'i Ch'üan Hsing T'a Pên" Format:Rubbing Size: 68.8 X 46.4 cm Relation: Size of Original Vessel: Height: 13.2 cm Mouth Width: 24.2 X 16.5 cm The original vessel is stored in the National Palace Museum, Taipei.
	Ch'ên Ch'ên Fu I Chüeh (Left in Picture) Resource Identifier:187714-240-1-2 Description:Source: "Shan Chai Ts'ang Ch'i Ch'üan Hsing T'a Pên" Format:Rubbing Size: 68.6 X 46.7 cm Relation: Date of Original Vessel: Height : 21.8 cm The original vessel is stored in the National Palace Museum, Taipei.
	Chih Kui Resource Identifier:187715-250 Description:Source: "Shan Chai Ts'ang Ch'i Ch'üan Hsing T'a Pên" Format:Rubbing Size: 67.7 X 45.5 cm Relation:The original vessel is stored in the National Palace Museum, Taipei.

Text and images are provided by Institute of History and Philology, Academia Sinica

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