金石学 / 金石學

jīn​shí​xué

epigraphy

The study of inscriptions on ancient metal and stone artifacts, such as bronzes and stone tablets; a precursor to modern Chinese archaeology.

金石 (literal) → 金石 · jīn​shí · inscriptions 学 (bound) → 学/學 · xué · branch of learning

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