Climate Pressure, Bronze Innovation: The Story of the Lotus and Crane Vessel
About this episode
The episode discusses a bronze artifact from ancient China and its significance in relation to climate change and artistic innovation.
Today, we’ll talk about a magnificent bronze artifact from ancient China whose elegant design and innovative casting techniques reveal how craftsmen responded creatively to climate change, resource shortages, and shifting artistic tastes more than 2,500 years ago.
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