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What is the dating of the head mask from the Hongshan Culture found in Niuheliang, Jianping?
What is the dating of the head mask from the Hongshan Culture found in Niuheliang, Jianping?
Which civilization created the bronze-casting mold found at Houma?
Which civilization created the bronze-casting mold found at Houma?
Which item was found in the tomb of Liu Sheng related to the Western Han dynasty?
Which item was found in the tomb of Liu Sheng related to the Western Han dynasty?
What motif does the bronze Fangding square cauldron feature?
What motif does the bronze Fangding square cauldron feature?
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In which location was the Chu Silk Painting with Man on a Dragon discovered?
In which location was the Chu Silk Painting with Man on a Dragon discovered?
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Which artifact is associated with the Han Dynasty and dates back to 168 BCE?
Which artifact is associated with the Han Dynasty and dates back to 168 BCE?
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Which structure provides a narrative of Buddha's life during the Northern Wei Dynasty?
Which structure provides a narrative of Buddha's life during the Northern Wei Dynasty?
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What is the primary function of the He-zun from the Early Western Zhou period?
What is the primary function of the He-zun from the Early Western Zhou period?
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During which dynasty were the chime bells (Bianzhong), found in the Tomb of Marquis Yi of Zheng, created?
During which dynasty were the chime bells (Bianzhong), found in the Tomb of Marquis Yi of Zheng, created?
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Which artifact is from the Liangzhu culture and dates back to the mid 3000s to early 2000s BCE?
Which artifact is from the Liangzhu culture and dates back to the mid 3000s to early 2000s BCE?
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Study Notes
Eastern Zhou Dynasty
- A bronze chime set from the Tomb of Marquis Yi of Zheng, dated 433 BCE, showcases the craftsmanship of the Warring States period (Eastern Zhou Dynasty)
- The tomb was discovered in Leigudun, Suizhou, Hubei
Northern Zhou Dynasty
- Dunhuang Cave 428, located in Gansu, dates back to the 6th century CE and represents the Northern Zhou Dynasty
Han Dynasty
- The Funeral Banner of Lady Dai was discovered in Mawangdui Tomb 1, Changsha, Hunan and dates back to 168 BCE, during the Han Dynasty
- Tiles with the relief depiction of Queen Mother of the West, found in Sichuan, showcase the artistry of the Han Dynasty, dating back to the 1st-2nd century CE
- The Boshanlu incense burner, discovered in the Tomb of Liu Sheng, Mancheng County, Hebei, dates back to 113 BC during the Western Han dynasty
Shang Dynasty
- Standing Figure from Sanxingdui Pit (No. 2), Guanghan, Sichuan, dating back to 1600-1046 BCE
- A Kneeling Tiger-Human made of jade found in Houjiazhuang, Anyang, Henan, exemplifies the artistic skill of the Anyang Shang period, dating back to the 14th-11th centuries BCE
- A bronze Fangding square cauldron with a taotie motif and dragon-shaped feet, discovered in Yinxu, Anyang, Henan Province, represents Late Shang Dynasty, dating back to 1200 BCE, 1300 BCE, and the 13th century BCE
- A Jia (wine warmer) found in Panlongcheng, Huangpi, Hubei, dates back to the Erligang period Shang or early Shang, between 1600 and 1400 BCE
Erlitou Culture
- A pouring cup / jue / bronze tripod vessel found in Yanshi, Henan, dates back to the Erlitou Culture, between the 19th and 16th centuries BCE
Liangzhu Culture
- A jade cong found in Fanshan, Yuhang, Zhejiang, dates back to the mid-3000s to the early 2000s BCE, during the Liangzhu culture
Qin Dynasty
- The Qin Terracotta Army Soldier found in the First Emperor's Tomb in Lintong, Shaanxi, dates back to the 3rd century BCE
- A mural of an Imperial Chariot found in the Xianyang palace, Shaanxi, dates back to the 3rd century BCE
- A gilt silver platter from the First Emperor's Palace, Xianyang, Shaanxi, also dates back to the 3rd century BCE
Northern Wei Dynasty
- Yungang Cave 6, located in Datong, Shanxi, features a narrative of Buddha's life and dates back to the 5th century CE
- The Colossal Buddha of Yungang Cave 20, located in Datong, Shanxi, also dates back to the 5th century CE
- The entrance wall of Central Binyang Cave in Luoyang, Henan, features a "Procession of the Empress" and dates back to the 6th century CE
- Ananda sculpture found in the Longmen Grottoes, Central Binyang Cave, Henan, dates back to the 6th century CE
Northern Qi Dynasty
- Mounted Warriors (The Outing scene) from Lou Rui's tomb in Taiyuan, Shanxi, dates back to the Northern Qi Dynasty, from 550-577 CE
Early Western Zhou
- The He-zun vessel, found in Baoji, Shaanxi, dates back to the Early Western Zhou Dynasty, around the 11th century BCE
Eastern Han Dynasty
- The East Wall of the Wu Liang Shrine, located in Jiaxiang, Jining, Shandong, dates back to the 2nd century CE
Northern Liang Dynasty
- Dunhuang Cave 275, located in the Mogao Caves, Gansu, dates back to the Northern Liang Dynasty (397–439) and around 400 CE
State of Chu
- A Chu Silk Painting with man on a dragon found in Zidanku, Changsha, Hunan, dates back to approximately 300 BCE
Hongshan Culture
- A head mask found in Niuheliang, Jianping, Liaoning, dates back to 4000 BCE or the 4th millennium BCE during the Hongshan Culture
Longshan Culture
- Black Eggshell Pottery / lei / wine vessel found in Yaoguanzhuang, Weifang, Shandong, dates back to the Classical Longshan Culture, 3000 BCE or the Late Neolithic period, 3rd millennium BCE
Western Wei Dynasty
- Sculpture of ordinary people found in Maijishan Grottoes Cave 123, Gansu, date back to the Western Wei Dynasty, 535-557 CE
Spring Autumn Period
- A bronze-casting mold found in a foundry in Houma, Shanxi, dates back to the Spring Autumn period of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty (6th-5th centuries BCE)
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Test your knowledge on the significant artifacts from various ancient Chinese dynasties including the Eastern Zhou, Northern Zhou, Han, and Shang dynasties. Explore notable finds like the bronze chime set, the Funeral Banner of Lady Dai, and the Boshanlu incense burner. Delve into the rich history and craftsmanship of these eras!