key term - Bronze script

Definition

Bronze script is a form of ancient Chinese writing that evolved from oracle bone script. It was primarily used for inscriptions on bronze vessels during the Zhou Dynasty.

Related terms

Oracle bone script:

Oracle bone script served as the foundation for the development of bronze script.

Zhou Dynasty:

The Zhou Dynasty was when bronze script flourished and became widely used for inscriptions on various objects.

Inscription: An inscription refers to words or symbols that are engraved, carved, or written on a surface. Bronze script was often used for inscriptions on bronze artifacts.