Bronzes

Bronzes is a term used to describe and catalogue material of this kind, established as a heading by Getty Research Institute, Library of Congress. It sits within the wider heading of Art; Art metal-work; Bronze; Decoration and ornament. Beneath it stand narrower headings including Bronze amulets; Bronze bells; Bronze figurines; Bronze implements; Bronze mortars; Bronze mounts. The heading is held on record by Getty Research Institute, Library of Congress. 3 cited statements stand behind this entry, drawn from 2 verified sources, corroborated by 2 independent institutional witnesses.

Overview

What the sources state

• Placed within: Art; Art metal-work; Bronze; Decoration and ornament (Library of Congress Subject Headings: Bronzes (sh85017143))

• Classification: Established heading in Library of Congress Subject Headings (Library of Congress Subject Headings: Bronzes (sh85017143))

• Includes: Bronze amulets; Bronze bells; Bronze figurines; Bronze implements; Bronze mortars; Bronze mounts (Library of Congress Subject Headings: Bronzes (sh85017143))

Sources

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  • Library record · Institutional or primary · Library of Congress

    Library of Congress Subject Headings: Bronzes (sh85017143)

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  • Institutional database · Scholarly · Getty Research Institute

    Getty Art & Architecture Thesaurus: bronzes (visual works) (300047333)

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