Ban Chiang

Discovery of a Lost Bronze Age

Contributions by Pisit Charoenwongsa Contributions by Ward H Goodenough By (author) Joyce C White

Book cover: Ban Chiang

Extent: 96 pages

Publisher: University of Pennsylvania Museum

Subjects: Asian/Pacific Studies & Religions

Language: English

Paperback (Out of print)

(November 1982)

ISBN: 9780812211375

9.02 x 12.01 inches

Price: $16.95

Out of stock

Hardback (Out of print)

(November 1982)

ISBN: 9780812278712

9.02 x 12.01 inches

Price: $16.95

Out of stock

As a result of the recent archaeological discoveries in the Thai village of Ban Chiang, scholars are reevaluating the role of Southeast Asia in prehistory. The pottery and bronze objects unearthed are of surprising antiquity and metallurgical sophistication, and suggest that this region was one of significant innovation and export of Bronze Age technology. This first book on the important archaeological excavations takes a problem-oriented approach. Illustrations, many in color, show the process of discovery at the site as well as the major pieces.

  • Contributions by Pisit Charoenwongsa
  • Contributions by Ward H Goodenough
  • By (author) Joyce C White