Tianjin Museum to showcase artistry of late Shang handcrafts

Updated: Aug 19, 2025 govt.chinadaily.com.cn Print

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Bronze square *zun* vessel with an inscription of *ya zhi* (a type of clan insignia), from the collection of the Institute of Archaeology of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences [Photo/Tianjin Museum official WeChat account]

Coming soon to Tianjin Museum – Shang Capital Crafts: Made in China 3,000 Years Ago – is the first exhibition in China to systematically showcase the artistry and achievements of late Shang Dynasty (c.16th century-11th century BC) handcrafts from the Yinxu Ruins. Highlight artifacts here provide a glimpse into the brilliance of Chinese craftsmanship that flourished three millennia ago.

Dates: Starting from Aug 23

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