Western Zhou
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The Western Zhou was a period of Chinese history corresponding roughly to the first half of the Zhou dynasty. It began in 1046 BC when King Wu of Zhou overthrew the Shang dynasty and ended in 771 BC w
Reconstruction of a hoard found in Shaanxi
The Shi Qiang pan, from the reign of King Gong, bears an inscription with a brief account from King Wen to the time of the vessel.
Rubbing of the inscription on the Shi Qiang pan
Two distinct forms of tripod cooking pot (li) found in the pre-Zhou Wei valley
Spring and Autumn period
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The Spring and Autumn period was a period in Chinese history corresponding roughly to the first half of the Eastern Zhou, characterized by the gradual erosion of royal power as local lords nominally s
Leather horse armour from the Tomb of Marquis Yi of Zeng, 5th century BCE
Yue style bronze building and entertainers (Spring and Autumn period)
Shields from a Guo tomb
Urbanization during the Spring and Autumn period.