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Verified for the 2026 examโขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โข Last updated September 2025
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.
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.