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Study on The Origin and Evolution of Casting Technique in Chu-style Bronze Ware

Authors
Zhengxu Yan1, 2, Xinzhao Li1, Rui Bao1, 2, *
1Gemmological Institute, China University of Geosciences, Wuhan, 430074, China
2Hubei Key Research Base of Humanitiesand Social Sciences, Center for Jewelry Heritageand Innovation, Wuhan, 430074, China
*Corresponding author. Email: 767273372@qq.com
Corresponding Author
Rui Bao
Available Online 31 December 2025.
DOI
10.2991/978-2-38476-511-9_59How to use a DOI?
Keywords
Chu-style bronze ware; piece-mold casting; casting technique
Abstract

Bronze ware serves as the core materia of ancient Chinese civilization, with the evolution of its casting techniques reflecting the technological wisdom and artistic creativity of the ancestors. Chu-style bronze ware is distinguished by its magnificent forms and intricate decorations, among which the “piece-mold casting technique” was widely employed in ritual vessels, musical instruments, chariot and horse fittings, and daily utensils. This technique stands as a central marker of the technological achievements of Chu-style bronze ware. Current academic research still lacks a systematic of the piece-mold casting technique in the Chu region. This paper focuses on its origins and evolution, utilizing archaeological evidence and technical analysis to reconstruct the technological pathways through which Chu artisans overcame casting challenges and realized artistic expression, thereby elucidating the developmental trajectory of this craft.

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Volume Title
Proceedings of the 7th International Conference on Literature, Art and Human Development (ICLAHD 2025)
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Advances in Social Science, Education and Humanities Research
Publication Date
31 December 2025
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978-2-38476-511-9
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2352-5398
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10.2991/978-2-38476-511-9_59How to use a DOI?
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© 2025 The Author(s)
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