歷代銅器是從秦王朝開始，至清王朝結束，歷時二千多年，也創(chuàng)造了燦爛的銅器文化。僅說銅鏡，源遠流長，在戰(zhàn)國、漢、唐、宋代出現了幾次高峰，在古代就是有獨立研究價值的一個藝術收藏品類。又如漢代的銅燈、明代的宣德爐、清代的銅盤，雖然都是小器物，也都因為獨特的做工和文化內涵而得到人們的青睞。
From Qin Dynasty to Qing Dynasty, bronze ware of all dynasties lasted for more than 2000 years and created a splendid bronze ware culture. Bronze mirror has a long history. It has several peaks in Warring States period, Han Dynasty, Tang Dynasty and Song Dynasty. In ancient times, it is an art collection with independent research value. For example, the bronze lamp of Han Dynasty, Xuande stove of Ming Dynasty and copper plate of Qing Dynasty are all small artifacts, which are also favored by people because of their unique workmanship and cultural connotation.