in China around 1700-1500 BCE, as bronze became a widespread substitute for jade, horn, ivory, and stone, in the crafting of high-status objects like ceremonial, ritualistic and feasting vessels. Shang rulers and nobles, for instance, required a vast quantity of vessels for various ceremonies associated with religious divination and other sacred rituals, including the worship of ancestors, whose names are often inscribed on the bronzes.
mains tap water in the UK and Ireland is safe. This will come as a relief to those traveling on a budget, since bottled water is charged at a premium, especially in London.
