I. Introduction to the Journal
Established in 2017, "Bronzes and Inscriptions" is an academic journal sponsored by the Institute of Excavated Documents and Ancient Civilizations of Peking University. It is currently the only professional academic journal both domestically and internationally dedicated to the study of ancient Chinese bronze artifacts and inscriptions. The journal strictly adheres to a double-blind peer review system and publishes papers that reflect cutting-edge achievements in the field.
From 2017 to 2019, "Bronzes and Inscriptions" published three issues consecutively. Since 2020, it has become a biannual publication, released in January and July each year.
II. Principles of Submission
The journal selects and publishes the latest research achievements in the field of bronze artifacts and inscriptions from institutions such as the Institute of Excavated Documents and Ancient Civilizations of Peking University. We also sincerely welcome contributions from experts and scholars both domestically and abroad. Currently, only original submissions are accepted, and previously published works, whether in formal publications or online, will not be considered. Contributions are invited on the following topics:
1. Special studies on inscriptions and the history of the Shang and Zhou dynasties.
2. Textual interpretation of inscriptions.
3. Studies on inscription examples and grammar.
4. Chronological studies of bronze artifacts.
5. Archaeological studies of bronze artifacts.
6. Bronze craftsmanship and metallurgical history.
7. Cultural exchanges of bronze artifacts between China and other countries.
8. History of bronze artifacts and inscriptions studies.
9. Dynamics of research on bronze artifacts and inscriptions both domestically and abroad, book and journal reviews, etc.
10. Other related fields of ancient civilization studies.
III. Manuscript Format
1. Submissions should be in Word format and accompanied by a corresponding PDF document.
2. Traditional Chinese characters should be used in submissions, and self-created characters should be in image format to ensure clarity and accuracy.
3. The text should use modern punctuation. Except for dashes and ellipses, which occupy two characters, all other punctuation marks occupy one space. Titles of books and articles should be enclosed in《》and not in quotation marks or single angle brackets.
4. Independent citations such as ancient texts should be indented by four spaces for the first line and two spaces for subsequent lines. Please verify the original text to ensure accuracy. If there are obvious errors in the quoted text, they can be noted at the bottom of the page or indicated within the citation as "as per the author's note."
5. Footnotes should be placed at the bottom of the page, as follows:
(1)孔穎達：《春秋左傳正義》卷15，阮元校刻：《十三經注疏》，中華書局，1980年，第1816頁。
(2)孫詒讓：《古籀拾遺》卷中，掃葉山房石印本，1918年。
(3)唐蘭：《西周青銅器銘文分代史徵》，中華書局，1986年，第9頁。
(4)松井嘉德：《西周鄭(奠)考》，劉俊文主編：《日本中青年學者論中國史·上古秦漢卷》，上海古籍出版社，1995年，第40—84頁。
(5)陳夢家：《西周銅器斷代(五)》，《考古學報》1956年第3期。
(6)李學勤：《晋侯邦父與楊姞》，《中國文物報》1994年5月29日。
(7)Kwang-chih Chang, Shang Civilization, New Haven: Yale University Press, 1980, p.48.
6. Author names should be placed below the title of the manuscript. Author affiliations and titles should be noted in the footer of the first page ("Responsible for the Project of Ancient Texts and the Inheritance and Development of Chinese Civilization", please indicate in the unit information).
7. Tables and figures should be accompanied by explanatory text in the manuscript. The format should be as follows: table number + table title, placed above the table; figure number + figure title, placed below the image. Captions for figures should be placed directly below the figure title. The resolution of color images used in the manuscript should not be less than 300 dpi and should be at least 2MB.
8. Personal information should not appear in the manuscript. Author names, affiliations, contact information, etc., should be provided on separate sheets.
IV. Contact Information
The email address for submissions to "Bronzes and Inscriptions" is chinesebronzes@163.com. Submissions should be sent via email, and the journal will respond promptly upon receiving manuscripts. Regardless of whether the submission is accepted for publication, feedback will be provided to the authors in a timely manner.
V. Remuneration and Complimentary Copies
After each issue of "Bronzes and Inscriptions" is published, the authors of the papers will receive remuneration and two complimentary copies of the journal.