large seal script

The 'large seal script' is a collective term for various ancient Chinese writing styles used before the standardization of the small seal script.

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Definition

C1Ancient Chinese Calligraphy

(historical, academic)A group of early Chinese writing styles used primarily before the Qin dynasty, including scripts on bronze ware, stone drums, and oracle bones.

Example

  • The large seal script is often seen on ancient Chinese bronze vessels and stone inscriptions.
  • Researchers study large seal script to understand the evolution of Chinese writing.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "large seal script":

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