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Collection: China - Zhou Dynasty (83)
Collection: China - Zhou Dynasty (83)
Cranes and Serpents
China, reportedly from Hunan province, Changsha, Warring States period (475-221 BC), State of Chu (c. 1046-223 BC)
1938.9CCCC0
Bell (Bo Zhong)
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE)
1962.44CCCC0
Bell (Lai Zhong)
China, Shaanxi province, Meixian, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
1989.3CCCC0
Finial
China, Henan province, Jincun, Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1930.730CCCC0
The Hunt
China, late Warring States period (475-221 BC) to Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1957.141CCCC0
The Kill
China, late Warring States period (475-221 BC) to Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1957.139CCCC0
Double-tier Mirror
China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1999.220CCCC0
Mirror with Four T's
China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1995.281CCCC0
Wine Vessel (Hu)
China, early Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
1944.61CCCC0
Hu (Jar)
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1975.62CCCC0
Wine Vessel (Hu)
China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1929.984CCCC0
Shallow Basin Supported by a Bird (Bian)
China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1991.8CCCC0
Hollow-Legged Tripod (Li Ding)
China, Shaanxi province, Xi'an,, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
1961.203CCCC0
Food Container (Gui)
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770-256 BC), Spring and Autumn period (770-476 BC)
1974.73CCCC0
Handle of a Jiangu Drum
China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–256 BCE), Spring and Autumn period (770–475 BCE)
1941.548CCCC0
Wine Vessel (Zun)
China, early Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
1951.151CCCC0
Sakyamuni Preaching: A Votive Stele
China, Northern Dynasties period (AD 386-581), Northern Zhou (557-581)
1915.561CCCC0
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders
China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1995.270CCCC0
Crossbow Support
China, Late Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1947.3CCCC0
Ceremonial Disk with Grain Pattern (Bi)
China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1952.567CCCC0
Pair of Jade Plaques
China, Henan province, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1991.78CCCC0
Fluted Ring with Dragon Head (Huan)
China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1985.75CCCC0
Mirror with 'Shan' (Mountain) Pattern
China, probably State of Chu, possibly Hunan province, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1972.34CCCC0
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1995.268CCCC0
Plaque with Openwork Interlaced Dragons and Birds
China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1952.584CCCC0
Chariot Axle Cuff
China, Henan province, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
1990.30CCCC0
Set of Bells with Diamond-Shaped Insignia
China, along the southern borders, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC) - Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1998.77CCCC0
Pair of Arc-shaped Pendants with Animal Mask and Interlaced Animal Bands...
China, Warring States period (475-221 BC) to Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1952.571CCCC0
Wine Vessel (Fu Wu Zun)
China, early Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
1938.13CCCC0
Belt Hook
China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1950.248CCCC0
Chariot Handle Bar Cap
China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1985.128CCCC0
Arc-Shaped Pendant (Huangpei)
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1952.578CCCC0
Belt Hook
China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1950.249CCCC0
Zun:  Ceremonial Vessel
China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)
1961.215CCCC0
Belt Hook (Daigou) in the Form of a Buffalo or Elephant Head
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1965.29CCCC0
Mirror with Quatrefoil and Feather Pattern
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1995.267CCCC0
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1995.277CCCC0
Mirror with Continuous Arcs against Whorl Pattern
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1995.278CCCC0
Mirror with Double Quatrefoils, Dragons, and Phoenixes
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1995.279CCCC0
Mirror with Five Blossoms and Overlapping Lozenges
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1995.282CCCC0
Goose
China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
1952.574CCCC0
Figure with Sword
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1938.12CCCC0
Arc-Shaped Jade Fish Pendant
China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
1952.577CCCC0
Jar
China, reportedly Ch'angsha, Hunan province, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1938.195CCCC0
Jade Scepter with Interlocking Pattern
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE)
1953.359CCCC0
Belt Hook
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE)
1992.49CCCC0
Jar
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1959.350CCCC0
Jade Bird Pendant
China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
1972.38CCCC0
Arc Pendant with Human-like Figure
China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
1979.74CCCC0
Garment Hook (Daigou)
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1915.510CCCC0
Tomb Tile
China, from Chin Ts'un, Hunan province, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC)
1915.71CCCC0
Sacrificial Spoon
China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
1924.1031CCCC0
Kuei
China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
1974.265CCCC0
Plaque
China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
1978.88CCCC0
Ogre Mask (Taotie)
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1952.576CCCC0
Mirror with Three Dragons
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1995.280CCCC0
Prismatic Bead with Ogre Mask
China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
1966.739CCCC0
Yi:  Libation Vessel
China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)
1930.103CCCC0
Cup
China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)
1938.10CCCC0
Shaft Mounting
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1942.1169CCCC0
Stag
China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
1952.490CCCC0
Plaque with Paired Birds for Belt or Shroud
China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
1952.575CCCC0
Double Dragon Plaque
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1952.579CCCC0
Spear Point
China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)
1955.665CCCC0
Man and Two Tigers
China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)
1961.19CCCC0
Buddha Triad
China, Northern Dynasties period (AD 386-581), Northern Zhou (557-581)
1915.562CCCC0
Spearhead
China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)
1915.619CCCC0
Pig
China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)
1917.52CCCC0
Cup
China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)
1938.11CCCC0
Jar
China, reportedly Ch'angsha, Hunan province, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1938.197CCCC0
Halberd Standard
China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)
1942.1085CCCC0
Shaft Mounting
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1942.1086CCCC0
Semi-Circle
China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)
1952.485CCCC0
Cicada
China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)
1952.493CCCC0
Curvilinear Bird
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1952.581CCCC0
Pendant with Coiled Dragon and Fish
China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
1952.582CCCC0
K'o
China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)
1955.663CCCC0
Spear Point
China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)
1955.664CCCC0
Spear with Three Points
China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)
1955.666CCCC0
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1995.269CCCC0
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1995.271CCCC0
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1995.272CCCC0
Mirror with Four Dragons Pattern
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1995.274CCCC0
Title, DateArtist / CultureAccession numberMediumDimensionsCredit lineRights
Cranes and Serpents
China, reportedly from Hunan province, Changsha, Warring States period (475-221 BC), State of Chu (c. 1046-223 BC)
1938.9lacquered wood with polychromyOverall: 132.1 x 124.5 cm (52 x 49 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Bell (Bo Zhong)
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE)
1962.44bronzeOverall: 41.4 cm (16 5/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Bell (Lai Zhong)
China, Shaanxi province, Meixian, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
1989.3bronzeOverall: 70.3 x 37 x 26.6 cm (27 11/16 x 14 9/16 x 10 1/2 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Finial
China, Henan province, Jincun, Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1930.730bronze inlaid with gold and silverOverall: 13.1 cm (5 3/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
The Hunt
China, late Warring States period (475-221 BC) to Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1957.141Painted clamshellOverall: 7.5 x 9 cm (2 15/16 x 3 9/16 in.)Gift of Homer H. Tielke, Jr., in honor of the fortieth wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Homer H. Tielke, Sr.CCCC0
The Kill
China, late Warring States period (475-221 BC) to Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1957.139Painted clamshellOverall: 7.5 x 9 cm (2 15/16 x 3 9/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Harold T. Clark in memory of Flora L. TerryCCCC0
Double-tier Mirror
China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1999.220bronzeDiameter: 7.6 cm (3 in.); Overall: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Four T's
China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1995.281bronzeDiameter: 10.4 cm (4 1/8 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Wine Vessel (Hu)
China, early Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
1944.61bronzeOverall: 46.1 cm (18 1/8 in.); without cover: 41.7 cm (16 7/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Hu (Jar)
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1975.62bronzeOverall: 25.5 cm (10 1/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Wine Vessel (Hu)
China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1929.984bronze with gold inlayDiameter: 24.1 cm (9 1/2 in.); Diameter of mouth: 10.1 cm (4 in.); Overall: 27.6 cm (10 7/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Shallow Basin Supported by a Bird (Bian)
China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1991.8bronze inlaid with powdered malachite and azurite Overall: 23.3 cm (9 3/16 in.); Diameter of base: 18.3 cm (7 3/16 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Hollow-Legged Tripod (Li Ding)
China, Shaanxi province, Xi'an,, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
1961.203bronzeDiameter: 27.7 cm (10 7/8 in.); Overall: 23 cm (9 1/16 in.)Gift from various donors by exchange and the John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Food Container (Gui)
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770-256 BC), Spring and Autumn period (770-476 BC)
1974.73bronzeOverall: 34.3 x 44.5 cm (13 1/2 x 17 1/2 in.)Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. FundCCCC0
Handle of a Jiangu Drum
China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–256 BCE), Spring and Autumn period (770–475 BCE)
1941.548bronzeOverall: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Wine Vessel (Zun)
China, early Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
1951.151bronzeOverall: 29.5 cm (11 5/8 in.)Gift from Howard Hollis and CompanyCCCC0
Sakyamuni Preaching: A Votive Stele
China, Northern Dynasties period (AD 386-581), Northern Zhou (557-581)
1915.561SerpentiniteAverage: 13.7 x 9.9 x 5.3 cm (5 3/8 x 3 7/8 x 2 1/16 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders
China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1995.270bronzeDiameter: 16.9 cm (6 5/8 in.); height: 1 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Crossbow Support
China, Late Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1947.3bronze inlaid with silverOverall: 21.8 cm (8 9/16 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Ceremonial Disk with Grain Pattern (Bi)
China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1952.567jade (nephrite)Diameter: 18.4 cm (7 1/4 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Pair of Jade Plaques
China, Henan province, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1991.78nephritePart 1: 22.5 x 8.9 cm (8 7/8 x 3 1/2 in.); Part 2: 20.8 x 8.7 cm (8 3/16 x 3 7/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund and the John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Fluted Ring with Dragon Head (Huan)
China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1985.75jade (nephrite)Overall: 9.1 cm (3 9/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Mirror with 'Shan' (Mountain) Pattern
China, probably State of Chu, possibly Hunan province, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1972.34bronzeDiameter: 18 cm (7 1/16 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1995.268bronzeDiameter: 8.1 cm (3 3/16 in.); Overall: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.); Rim: 0.3 cm (1/8 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Plaque with Openwork Interlaced Dragons and Birds
China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1952.584jade (nephrite)Overall: 4.8 x 7.5 cm (1 7/8 x 2 15/16 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Chariot Axle Cuff
China, Henan province, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
1990.30bronzeOverall: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Set of Bells with Diamond-Shaped Insignia
China, along the southern borders, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC) - Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)
1998.77bronzeOverall: 24.1 cm (9 1/2 in.)The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase FundCCCC0
Pair of Arc-shaped Pendants with Animal Mask and Interlaced Animal Bands...
China, Warring States period (475-221 BC) to Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)
1952.571jade (nephrite)Overall: 12.8 cm (5 1/16 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Wine Vessel (Fu Wu Zun)
China, early Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
1938.13bronzeDiameter: 23.1 cm (9 1/8 in.); Overall: 25.2 cm (9 15/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Belt Hook
China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1950.248front: bronze inlaid with gold and turquoise; back: gilt bronzeOverall: 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Chariot Handle Bar Cap
China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1985.128bronze inlaid with silverOverall: 9.5 x 7.1 cm (3 3/4 x 2 13/16 in.)Gift in appreciation of Dr. Sherman E. Lee's contribution to the study of Far Eastern Art by Eskenazi Limited, LondonCCCC0
Arc-Shaped Pendant (Huangpei)
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1952.578jade (nephrite)Overall: 14.1 cm (5 9/16 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Belt Hook
China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1950.249front: bronze inlaid with gold and turquoise; back: gilt bronzeOverall: 18.4 cm (7 1/4 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Zun:  Ceremonial Vessel
China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)
1961.215bronzeOverall: 16 cm (6 5/16 in.)Worcester R. Warner CollectionCCCC0
Belt Hook (Daigou) in the Form of a Buffalo or Elephant Head
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1965.29bronze with silver inlayOverall: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.)Cornelia Blakemore Warner FundCCCC0
Mirror with Quatrefoil and Feather Pattern
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1995.267bronzeDiameter: 11.2 cm (4 7/16 in.); Overall: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.); Rim: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1995.277bronzeDiameter: 17 cm (6 11/16 in.); Overall: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.7 cm (1/4 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Continuous Arcs against Whorl Pattern
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1995.278bronzeDiameter: 23.7 cm (9 5/16 in.); Overall: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Double Quatrefoils, Dragons, and Phoenixes
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1995.279bronzeDiameter: 23.2 cm (9 1/8 in.); Overall: 1.2 cm (1/2 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Five Blossoms and Overlapping Lozenges
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1995.282bronzeDiameter: 11.4 cm (4 1/2 in.); Overall: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.); Rim: 0.4 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Goose
China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
1952.574jadeAnonymous GiftCCCC0
Figure with Sword
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1938.12wood with traces of polychromyOverall: 49.5 cm (19 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Arc-Shaped Jade Fish Pendant
China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
1952.577nephriteOverall: 9.1 cm (3 9/16 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Jar
China, reportedly Ch'angsha, Hunan province, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1938.195earthenware with stamped decorationDiameter of mouth: 12.8 cm (5 1/16 in.); Overall: 25.7 cm (10 1/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Jade Scepter with Interlocking Pattern
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE)
1953.359nephriteOverall: 14.6 x 3.2 cm (5 3/4 x 1 1/4 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Belt Hook
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE)
1992.49bronze inlaid with powdered azuriteOverall: 6.2 cm (2 7/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Jar
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1959.350stoneware with incised and applied decoration under a thin ash glazeDiameter: 21.5 cm (8 7/16 in.); Diameter of mouth: 13.4 cm (5 1/4 in.); Overall: 16.5 cm (6 1/2 in.)Edward L. Whittemore FundCCCC0
Jade Bird Pendant
China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
1972.38nephriteOverall: 11.2 cm (4 7/16 in.)Gift of Mary B. Lee, C. Bingham Blossom, Dudley S. Blossom III, Laurel B. Kovacik, and Elizabeth B. Blossom, in memory of Elizabeth B. BlossomCCCC0
Arc Pendant with Human-like Figure
China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
1979.74nephriteOverall: 7.1 cm (2 13/16 in.)John L. Severance FundCCCC0
Garment Hook (Daigou)
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1915.510gilt bronzeOverall: 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in.)General Income FundCCCC0
Tomb Tile
China, from Chin Ts'un, Hunan province, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC)
1915.71earthenware with stamped decorationOverall: 175.2 x 43.2 cm (69 x 17 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph KingCCCC0
Sacrificial Spoon
China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
1924.1031bronzeOverall: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)Gift of Edward L. WhittemoreCCCC0
Kuei
China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
1974.265bronzeOverall: 13 x 24 x 11 cm (5 1/8 x 9 7/16 x 4 5/16 in.)Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert P. SchaferCCCC0
Plaque
China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
1978.88calciteOverall: 3 cm (1 3/16 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Ogre Mask (Taotie)
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1952.576nephriteOverall: 2.1 x 1.4 cm (13/16 x 9/16 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Mirror with Three Dragons
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1995.280bronzeDiameter: 16.9 cm (6 5/8 in.); Overall: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Prismatic Bead with Ogre Mask
China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
1966.739JadeOverall: 2 x 1.7 cm (13/16 x 11/16 in.)Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Yi:  Libation Vessel
China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)
1930.103bronzeOverall: 21.9 cm (8 5/8 in.)Dudley P. Allen FundCCCC0
Cup
China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)
1938.10lacquerOverall: 10.6 cm (4 3/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Shaft Mounting
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1942.1169bronze inlaid with gold and silverOverall: 7.5 cm (2 15/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Stag
China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
1952.490jadeOverall: 5.6 x 6.1 cm (2 3/16 x 2 3/8 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Plaque with Paired Birds for Belt or Shroud
China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
1952.575jade Overall: 2.5 x 3.7 cm (1 x 1 7/16 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Double Dragon Plaque
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1952.579nephriteOverall: 4.4 cm (1 3/4 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Spear Point
China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)
1955.665bronzeOverall: 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.)Gift of E. Stevenson BurkeCCCC0
Man and Two Tigers
China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)
1961.19bronzeOverall: 3.9 cm (1 9/16 in.)Gift of Mrs. John Lyon Collyer in memory of her mother, Mrs. G. M. G. FormanCCCC0
Buddha Triad
China, Northern Dynasties period (AD 386-581), Northern Zhou (557-581)
1915.562stoneOverall: 21.3 x 11.7 cm (8 3/8 x 4 5/8 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Spearhead
China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)
1915.619bronzeOverall: 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.)Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic TrustCCCC0
Pig
China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)
1917.52jadeOverall: 12.1 cm (4 3/4 in.)Worcester R. Warner CollectionCCCC0
Cup
China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)
1938.11lacquerOverall: 10.6 cm (4 3/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Jar
China, reportedly Ch'angsha, Hunan province, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1938.197earthenware with impressed and incised decorationDiameter of mouth: 23 cm (9 1/16 in.); Overall: 41 cm (16 1/8 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Halberd Standard
China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)
1942.1085bronze inlaid with silverOverall: 10 cm (3 15/16 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Shaft Mounting
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1942.1086bronze inlaid with gold and silverOverall: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.)Purchase from the J. H. Wade FundCCCC0
Semi-Circle
China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)
1952.485jadeOverall: 11.2 cm (4 7/16 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Cicada
China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)
1952.493jadeDiameter: 6 cm (2 3/8 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Curvilinear Bird
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1952.581nephriteOverall: 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
Pendant with Coiled Dragon and Fish
China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)
1952.582jadeOverall: 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.)Anonymous GiftCCCC0
K'o
China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)
1955.663bronzeOverall: 35.6 cm (14 in.)Gift of E. Stevenson BurkeCCCC0
Spear Point
China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)
1955.664bronzeOverall: 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.)Gift of E. Stevenson BurkeCCCC0
Spear with Three Points
China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)
1955.666bronzeOverall: 2.3 cm (7/8 in.)Gift of E. Stevenson BurkeCCCC0
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1995.269bronzeDiameter: 18.2 cm (7 3/16 in.); Overall: 1 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.8 cm (5/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1995.271bronzeDiameter: 11.7 cm (4 5/8 in.); Overall: 0.6 cm (1/4 in.); Rim: 0.5 cm (3/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1995.272bronzeDiameter: 17.9 cm (7 1/16 in.); Overall: 0.9 cm (3/8 in.); Rim: 0.2 cm (1/16 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0
Mirror with Four Dragons Pattern
China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)
1995.274bronzeDiameter: 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in.)Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. LeeCCCC0