objects or implements made of bronze

The period in human history between the Stone Age and the Iron Age during which tools and weapons were primarily made of bronze; also known as [[青铜时代|青銅時代|qing1 tong2 shi2 dai4]] or [[青铜器时代|青銅器時代|qing1 tong2 qi4 shi2 dai4]].

The period of human culture between the Stone Age and the Iron Age characterized by the use of bronze for tools and weapons; specifically referencing the Shang and Zhou dynasties in Chinese history.