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In ancient China, bronze vessels symbolized ritual significance and political power. Centuries later, these artifacts are being rediscovered and revered as embodiments of a golden age. 

The exhibit “Recasting the Past: The Art of Chinese Bronzes” is captivating audiences at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. Host Mike Walter speaks to the museum’s director, Max Hollein.