Objects from the Song, Yuan, Ming, and Qing dynasties reveal how Chinese bronze art shifted from ritual function to aesthetic refinement over centuries. About 178 pieces are on display at Shanghai Museum’s East Branch, drawn from its own collection and loans from institutions including the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The selection includes ritual vessels, bells, and censers, alongside paintings and ceramics that reflect the broader cultural context of each period. The show traces how archaistic bronzes were reproduced and reinterpreted across dynasties, moving from imperial temples into private spaces, and highlights the craftsmanship, stylistic variety, and social significance of these works in late imperial China.