MASKS OF MYSTERY: ANCIENT CHINESE BRONZES FROM SANXINGDUI – EXHIBITION CATALOG

Explore the extraordinary bronze masks, sculptural heads, standing figures, fittings, and jade objects unearthed at Sanxingdui in this beautifully illustrated and increasingly difficult-to-find exhibition catalog.

Published by the Art Gallery of New South Wales for its 2000–2001 exhibition, Masks of Mystery examines one of ancient China’s most fascinating archaeological discoveries. The catalog includes scholarly essays, a map, bibliography, and color photographs documenting 39 remarkable artifacts from the Sanxingdui culture.

Title: Masks of Mystery: Ancient Chinese Bronzes from Sanxingdui
Authors: Liu Yang and Edmund Capon
Publisher: Art Gallery of New South Wales
Publication year: 2000
Format: Illustrated softcover
Length: 110 pages
Languages: English and Chinese
ISBN: 0-7347-6316-6

Condition: Acceptable preowned condition. The front cover has a significant tear with material loss at the upper-left edge. Both covers show creasing, bending, surface wear, and worn or curled corners. The interior appears readable, with the illustrated content intact. Please review all photographs carefully for the most accurate representation of condition.

A compelling reference for collectors and students of Chinese archaeology, Bronze Age art, museum studies, and ancient civilizations.