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Ref ID: 28678
Ref Type: Journal Article
Authors: Cremin, Aedeen
Title: Seeing Dian through barbarian eyes
Date: 2010
Source: Bulletin of the Indo-Pacific Prehistory Association
Abstract: The Late Bronze Age burial sites in the Dian region of Yunnan are known for the originality, wealth and variety of their bronze artefacts. This paper examines some published images in an attempt to understand some of the concerns of the Dian artisans and their patrons. It discusses two sorts of images: realistic ones of cattle and schematic images of jungle fauna. It also suggests that there was a transfer of decoration between bronze, textile, and possibly other media.
Date Created: 9/14/2011
Volume: 30
Page Start: 114
Page End: 121