Conservation Cart Talk | Crafting Ritual Weapons in Ancient China

Name: Conservation Cart Talk | Crafting Ritual Weapons in Ancient China
Start: 2025-12-12T15:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-12-12T16:00:00-05:00
Location: 1050 Independence Ave SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20013

Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art

Highlights

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025 at 03:00 pm

1 hour

1050 Independence Ave SW, Washington D.C., DC, United States, Washington, District of Columbia 20013

Date & Location

Fri, 12 Dec, 2025 at 03:00 pm to 04:00 pm (EST)

1050 Independence Ave SW, Washington D.C., District of Columbia 20013

1050 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20024, United States

About the event

Conservation Cart Talk | Crafting Ritual Weapons in Ancient China

Cost: Free; No registration required

How were ceremonial weapons crafted in China over 3,000 years ago? Join conservator Ariel O’Connor to learn about the tools, materials, and techniques used by Shang dynasty artisans. Examine samples of jade, bronze, and turquoise, and explore replica tools and casting models that help recreate ancient methods. See how imaging technologies like CT scans and X-rays reveal how these intricate objects were designed, assembled, and decorated.

Image credit: Department of Conservation and Scientific Research, National Museum of Asian Art, Smithsonian Institution

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