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Cranes and Serpents, 475–221 BCE

China, reportedly from Hunan province, Changsha, Warring States period (475-221 BC), State of Chu (c. 1046-223 BC)

1938.9CCCC0

Bell (Bo Zhong), early 400s BCE

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE)

1962.44CCCC0

Bell (Lai Zhong), c. 800–700 BCE

China, Shaanxi province, Meixian, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)

1989.3CCCC0

Finial, 475–221 BCE

China, Henan province, Jincun, Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1930.730CCCC0

The Hunt, 300–100 BCE

China, late Warring States period (475-221 BC) to Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)

1957.141CCCC0

The Kill, 300–100 BCE

China, late Warring States period (475-221 BC) to Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)

1957.139CCCC0

Double-tier Mirror, 300s BCE

China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1999.220CCCC0

Mirror with Four T's, 300s BCE

China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1995.281CCCC0

Wine Vessel (Hu), c. 1000–900 BCE

China, early Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)

1944.61CCCC0

Hu (Jar), 481–221 BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1975.62CCCC0

Wine Vessel (Hu), early 400s BCE

China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1929.984CCCC0

Shallow Basin Supported by a Bird (Bian), early 400s BCE

China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1991.8CCCC0

Hollow-Legged Tripod (Li Ding), late 900 BCE

China, Shaanxi province, Xi'an,, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)

1961.203CCCC0

Food Container (Gui), 600–500 BCE

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770-256 BC), Spring and Autumn period (770-476 BC)

1974.73CCCC0

Handle of a Jiangu Drum, c. 770–475 BCE

China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–256 BCE), Spring and Autumn period (770–475 BCE)

1941.548CCCC0

Wine Vessel (Zun), c. 1000 BCE

China, early Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)

1951.151CCCC0

Sakyamuni Preaching: A Votive Stele, c. 565

China, Northern Dynasties period (AD 386-581), Northern Zhou (557-581)

1915.561CCCC0

Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders, c. 325–275 BCE

China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1995.270CCCC0

Crossbow Support, 300–200 BCE

China, Late Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1947.3CCCC0

Ceremonial Disk with Grain Pattern (Bi), 475–221 BC

China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1952.567CCCC0

Pair of Jade Plaques, 475–221 BC

China, Henan province, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1991.78CCCC0

Fluted Ring with Dragon Head (Huan), 475–221 BC

China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1985.75CCCC0

Mirror with 'Shan' (Mountain) Pattern, 200s BC

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, early 5th-late 3rd century BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1995.268CCCC0

Plaque with Openwork Interlaced Dragons and Birds, 475–221 BC

China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1952.584CCCC0

Chariot Axle Cuff, c. 1046–771 BCE

China, Henan province, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)

1990.30CCCC0

Set of Bells with Diamond-Shaped Insignia, 300s–100s BCE

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..., 300–100 BC

China, Warring States period (475-221 BC) to Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)

1952.571CCCC0

Wine Vessel (Fu Wu Zun), c. 1000–900 BCE

China, early Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)

1938.13CCCC0

Belt Hook, 475–221 BCE

China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1950.248CCCC0

Chariot Handle Bar Cap, 475–221 BCE

China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1985.128CCCC0

Arc-Shaped Pendant (Huangpei), c. 400–300 BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1952.578CCCC0

Belt Hook, 475–221 BCE

China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1950.249CCCC0

Zun: Ceremonial Vessel, c. 1023–900 BCE

China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)

1961.215CCCC0

Belt Hook (Daigou) in the Form of a Buffalo or Elephant Head, c. 481–400 BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1965.29CCCC0

Mirror with Quatrefoil and Feather Pattern, 300s BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1995.267CCCC0

Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders, 200s BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1995.277CCCC0

Mirror with Continuous Arcs against Whorl Pattern, 200s BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1995.278CCCC0

Mirror with Double Quatrefoils, Dragons, and Phoenixes, 200s BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1995.279CCCC0

Mirror with Five Blossoms and Overlapping Lozenges, 300s BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1995.282CCCC0

Goose, 1100–900 BC

China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)

1952.574CCCC0

Figure with Sword, 4th-3rd Century BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1938.12CCCC0

Arc-Shaped Jade Fish Pendant, c. 1050–900 BC

China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)

1952.577CCCC0

Jar, 481–221

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, c. 600–400 BCE

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE)

1953.359CCCC0

Belt Hook, late 500s–early 400s BCE

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE)

1992.49CCCC0

Jar, 481–221 BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1959.350CCCC0

Jade Bird Pendant, c. 1000-mid 900s BC

China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)

1972.38CCCC0

Arc Pendant with Human-like Figure, c. 1050–771 BC

China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)

1979.74CCCC0

Garment Hook (Daigou), 475–221 BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1915.510CCCC0

Tomb Tile, 771–256 BC

China, from Chin Ts'un, Hunan province, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC)

1915.71CCCC0

Sacrificial Spoon, 1023–900 BC

China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)

1924.1031CCCC0

Kuei, 1045–771 BC

China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)

1974.265CCCC0

Plaque, c. 10th Century BC

China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)

1978.88CCCC0

Ogre Mask (Taotie), 475–221 BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1952.576CCCC0

Mirror with Three Dragons, 200s BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1995.280CCCC0

Prismatic Bead with Ogre Mask, 1100–900 BCE

China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)

1966.739CCCC0

Yi: Libation Vessel, c. 900–600 BC

China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)

1930.103CCCC0

Cup, c. 660–221 BC

China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)

1938.10CCCC0

Shaft Mounting, 5th - 3rd century B. C.

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1942.1169CCCC0

Stag, 1100–900 BC

China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)

1952.490CCCC0

Plaque with Paired Birds for Belt or Shroud, 11th-10th Century BC

China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)

1952.575CCCC0

Double Dragon Plaque, 475–221 BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1952.579CCCC0

Spear Point, 1045–256 BC

China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)

1955.665CCCC0

Man and Two Tigers, 1023 - c. 900 BC

China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)

1961.19CCCC0

Buddha Triad, 568

China, Northern Dynasties period (AD 386-581), Northern Zhou (557-581)

1915.562CCCC0

Spearhead, 1045–256 BC

China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)

1915.619CCCC0

Pig, 1045–256 BC

China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)

1917.52CCCC0

Cup, c. 660–221 BC

China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)

1938.11CCCC0

Jar, 481–221

China, reportedly Ch'angsha, Hunan province, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1938.197CCCC0

Halberd Standard, c. 600–221 BC

China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)

1942.1085CCCC0

Shaft Mounting, 5th - 3rd century B. C.

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1942.1086CCCC0

Semi-Circle, 1045–256 BC

China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)

1952.485CCCC0

Cicada, 11th-10th Century BC

China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)

1952.493CCCC0

Curvilinear Bird, 475–221 BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1952.581CCCC0

Pendant with Coiled Dragon and Fish, 10th-9th Century BC

China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)

1952.582CCCC0

K'o, Zhou dynasty (1045–256 BC)

China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)

1955.663CCCC0

Spear Point, Zhou dynasty (1045–256 BC)

China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)

1955.664CCCC0

Spear with Three Points, Zhou dynasty (1045–256 BC)

China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)

1955.666CCCC0

Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces, early 400s-late 200s BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1995.269CCCC0

Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders, early 5th-late 3rd century BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1995.271CCCC0

Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders, early 5th-late 3rd century BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1995.272CCCC0

Mirror with Four Dragons Pattern, 5th-3rd Century BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1995.274CCCC0

Title, Date	Artist / Culture	Accession number	Medium	Dimensions	Credit line	Rights
Cranes and Serpents, 475–221 BCE	China, reportedly from Hunan province, Changsha, Warring States period (475-221 BC), State of Chu (c. 1046-223 BC)	1938.9	lacquered wood with polychromy	Overall: 132.1 x 124.5 cm (52 x 49 in.)	Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund	CCCC0
Bell (Bo Zhong), early 400s BCE	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE)	1962.44	bronze	Overall: 41.4 cm (16 5/16 in.)	John L. Severance Fund	CCCC0
Bell (Lai Zhong), c. 800–700 BCE	China, Shaanxi province, Meixian, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)	1989.3	bronze	Overall: 70.3 x 37 x 26.6 cm (27 11/16 x 14 9/16 x 10 1/2 in.)	Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund	CCCC0
Finial, 475–221 BCE	China, Henan province, Jincun, Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1930.730	bronze inlaid with gold and silver	Overall: 13.1 cm (5 3/16 in.)	Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund	CCCC0
The Hunt, 300–100 BCE	China, late Warring States period (475-221 BC) to Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)	1957.141	Painted clamshell	Overall: 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, 300–100 BCE	China, late Warring States period (475-221 BC) to Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)	1957.139	Painted clamshell	Overall: 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. Terry	CCCC0
Double-tier Mirror, 300s BCE	China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1999.220	bronze	Diameter: 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. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Four T's, 300s BCE	China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1995.281	bronze	Diameter: 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. Lee	CCCC0
Wine Vessel (Hu), c. 1000–900 BCE	China, early Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)	1944.61	bronze	Overall: 46.1 cm (18 1/8 in.); without cover: 41.7 cm (16 7/16 in.)	Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund	CCCC0
Hu (Jar), 481–221 BC	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1975.62	bronze	Overall: 25.5 cm (10 1/16 in.)	Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund	CCCC0
Wine Vessel (Hu), early 400s BCE	China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1929.984	bronze with gold inlay	Diameter: 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 Fund	CCCC0
Shallow Basin Supported by a Bird (Bian), early 400s BCE	China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1991.8	bronze 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. Fund	CCCC0
Hollow-Legged Tripod (Li Ding), late 900 BCE	China, Shaanxi province, Xi'an,, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)	1961.203	bronze	Diameter: 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 Fund	CCCC0
Food Container (Gui), 600–500 BCE	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770-256 BC), Spring and Autumn period (770-476 BC)	1974.73	bronze	Overall: 34.3 x 44.5 cm (13 1/2 x 17 1/2 in.)	Leonard C. Hanna, Jr. Fund	CCCC0
Handle of a Jiangu Drum, c. 770–475 BCE	China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–256 BCE), Spring and Autumn period (770–475 BCE)	1941.548	bronze	Overall: 9 cm (3 9/16 in.)	Edward L. Whittemore Fund	CCCC0
Wine Vessel (Zun), c. 1000 BCE	China, early Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)	1951.151	bronze	Overall: 29.5 cm (11 5/8 in.)	Gift from Howard Hollis and Company	CCCC0
Sakyamuni Preaching: A Votive Stele, c. 565	China, Northern Dynasties period (AD 386-581), Northern Zhou (557-581)	1915.561	Serpentinite	Average: 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 Trust	CCCC0
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders, c. 325–275 BCE	China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1995.270	bronze	Diameter: 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. Lee	CCCC0
Crossbow Support, 300–200 BCE	China, Late Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1947.3	bronze inlaid with silver	Overall: 21.8 cm (8 9/16 in.)	Edward L. Whittemore Fund	CCCC0
Ceremonial Disk with Grain Pattern (Bi), 475–221 BC	China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1952.567	jade (nephrite)	Diameter: 18.4 cm (7 1/4 in.)	Anonymous Gift	CCCC0
Pair of Jade Plaques, 475–221 BC	China, Henan province, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1991.78	nephrite	Part 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 Fund	CCCC0
Fluted Ring with Dragon Head (Huan), 475–221 BC	China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1985.75	jade (nephrite)	Overall: 9.1 cm (3 9/16 in.)	John L. Severance Fund	CCCC0
Mirror with 'Shan' (Mountain) Pattern, 200s BC	China, probably State of Chu, possibly Hunan province, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1972.34	bronze	Diameter: 18 cm (7 1/16 in.)	Edward L. Whittemore Fund	CCCC0
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces, early 5th-late 3rd century BC	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1995.268	bronze	Diameter: 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. Lee	CCCC0
Plaque with Openwork Interlaced Dragons and Birds, 475–221 BC	China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1952.584	jade (nephrite)	Overall: 4.8 x 7.5 cm (1 7/8 x 2 15/16 in.)	Anonymous Gift	CCCC0
Chariot Axle Cuff, c. 1046–771 BCE	China, Henan province, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)	1990.30	bronze	Overall: 9.5 cm (3 3/4 in.)	Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund	CCCC0
Set of Bells with Diamond-Shaped Insignia, 300s–100s BCE	China, along the southern borders, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC) - Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 220)	1998.77	bronze	Overall: 24.1 cm (9 1/2 in.)	The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund	CCCC0
Pair of Arc-shaped Pendants with Animal Mask and Interlaced Animal Bands..., 300–100 BC	China, Warring States period (475-221 BC) to Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)	1952.571	jade (nephrite)	Overall: 12.8 cm (5 1/16 in.)	Anonymous Gift	CCCC0
Wine Vessel (Fu Wu Zun), c. 1000–900 BCE	China, early Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)	1938.13	bronze	Diameter: 23.1 cm (9 1/8 in.); Overall: 25.2 cm (9 15/16 in.)	Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund	CCCC0
Belt Hook, 475–221 BCE	China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1950.248	front: bronze inlaid with gold and turquoise; back: gilt bronze	Overall: 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.)	Edward L. Whittemore Fund	CCCC0
Chariot Handle Bar Cap, 475–221 BCE	China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1985.128	bronze inlaid with silver	Overall: 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, London	CCCC0
Arc-Shaped Pendant (Huangpei), c. 400–300 BC	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1952.578	jade (nephrite)	Overall: 14.1 cm (5 9/16 in.)	Anonymous Gift	CCCC0
Belt Hook, 475–221 BCE	China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1950.249	front: bronze inlaid with gold and turquoise; back: gilt bronze	Overall: 18.4 cm (7 1/4 in.)	Edward L. Whittemore Fund	CCCC0
Zun: Ceremonial Vessel, c. 1023–900 BCE	China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)	1961.215	bronze	Overall: 16 cm (6 5/16 in.)	Worcester R. Warner Collection	CCCC0
Belt Hook (Daigou) in the Form of a Buffalo or Elephant Head, c. 481–400 BC	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1965.29	bronze with silver inlay	Overall: 3.8 cm (1 1/2 in.)	Cornelia Blakemore Warner Fund	CCCC0
Mirror with Quatrefoil and Feather Pattern, 300s BC	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1995.267	bronze	Diameter: 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. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders, 200s BC	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1995.277	bronze	Diameter: 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. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Continuous Arcs against Whorl Pattern, 200s BC	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1995.278	bronze	Diameter: 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. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Double Quatrefoils, Dragons, and Phoenixes, 200s BC	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1995.279	bronze	Diameter: 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. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Five Blossoms and Overlapping Lozenges, 300s BC	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1995.282	bronze	Diameter: 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. Lee	CCCC0
Goose, 1100–900 BC	China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)	1952.574	jade		Anonymous Gift	CCCC0
Figure with Sword, 4th-3rd Century BC	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1938.12	wood with traces of polychromy	Overall: 49.5 cm (19 1/2 in.)	Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund	CCCC0
Arc-Shaped Jade Fish Pendant, c. 1050–900 BC	China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)	1952.577	nephrite	Overall: 9.1 cm (3 9/16 in.)	Anonymous Gift	CCCC0
Jar, 481–221	China, reportedly Ch'angsha, Hunan province, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1938.195	earthenware with stamped decoration	Diameter of mouth: 12.8 cm (5 1/16 in.); Overall: 25.7 cm (10 1/8 in.)	Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund	CCCC0
Jade Scepter with Interlocking Pattern, c. 600–400 BCE	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE)	1953.359	nephrite	Overall: 14.6 x 3.2 cm (5 3/4 x 1 1/4 in.)	John L. Severance Fund	CCCC0
Belt Hook, late 500s–early 400s BCE	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE)	1992.49	bronze inlaid with powdered azurite	Overall: 6.2 cm (2 7/16 in.)	John L. Severance Fund	CCCC0
Jar, 481–221 BC	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1959.350	stoneware with incised and applied decoration under a thin ash glaze	Diameter: 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 Fund	CCCC0
Jade Bird Pendant, c. 1000-mid 900s BC	China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)	1972.38	nephrite	Overall: 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. Blossom	CCCC0
Arc Pendant with Human-like Figure, c. 1050–771 BC	China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)	1979.74	nephrite	Overall: 7.1 cm (2 13/16 in.)	John L. Severance Fund	CCCC0
Garment Hook (Daigou), 475–221 BC	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1915.510	gilt bronze	Overall: 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in.)	General Income Fund	CCCC0
Tomb Tile, 771–256 BC	China, from Chin Ts'un, Hunan province, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC)	1915.71	earthenware with stamped decoration	Overall: 175.2 x 43.2 cm (69 x 17 in.)	Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Ralph King	CCCC0
Sacrificial Spoon, 1023–900 BC	China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)	1924.1031	bronze	Overall: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)	Gift of Edward L. Whittemore	CCCC0
Kuei, 1045–771 BC	China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)	1974.265	bronze	Overall: 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. Schafer	CCCC0
Plaque, c. 10th Century BC	China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)	1978.88	calcite	Overall: 3 cm (1 3/16 in.)	Anonymous Gift	CCCC0
Ogre Mask (Taotie), 475–221 BC	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1952.576	nephrite	Overall: 2.1 x 1.4 cm (13/16 x 9/16 in.)	Anonymous Gift	CCCC0
Mirror with Three Dragons, 200s BC	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1995.280	bronze	Diameter: 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. Lee	CCCC0
Prismatic Bead with Ogre Mask, 1100–900 BCE	China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)	1966.739	Jade	Overall: 2 x 1.7 cm (13/16 x 11/16 in.)	Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Yi: Libation Vessel, c. 900–600 BC	China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)	1930.103	bronze	Overall: 21.9 cm (8 5/8 in.)	Dudley P. Allen Fund	CCCC0
Cup, c. 660–221 BC	China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)	1938.10	lacquer	Overall: 10.6 cm (4 3/16 in.)	Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund	CCCC0
Shaft Mounting, 5th - 3rd century B. C.	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1942.1169	bronze inlaid with gold and silver	Overall: 7.5 cm (2 15/16 in.)	Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund	CCCC0
Stag, 1100–900 BC	China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)	1952.490	jade	Overall: 5.6 x 6.1 cm (2 3/16 x 2 3/8 in.)	Anonymous Gift	CCCC0
Plaque with Paired Birds for Belt or Shroud, 11th-10th Century BC	China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)	1952.575	jade	Overall: 2.5 x 3.7 cm (1 x 1 7/16 in.)	Anonymous Gift	CCCC0
Double Dragon Plaque, 475–221 BC	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1952.579	nephrite	Overall: 4.4 cm (1 3/4 in.)	Anonymous Gift	CCCC0
Spear Point, 1045–256 BC	China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)	1955.665	bronze	Overall: 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.)	Gift of E. Stevenson Burke	CCCC0
Man and Two Tigers, 1023 - c. 900 BC	China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)	1961.19	bronze	Overall: 3.9 cm (1 9/16 in.)	Gift of Mrs. John Lyon Collyer in memory of her mother, Mrs. G. M. G. Forman	CCCC0
Buddha Triad, 568	China, Northern Dynasties period (AD 386-581), Northern Zhou (557-581)	1915.562	stone	Overall: 21.3 x 11.7 cm (8 3/8 x 4 5/8 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Spearhead, 1045–256 BC	China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)	1915.619	bronze	Overall: 19.1 cm (7 1/2 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Pig, 1045–256 BC	China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)	1917.52	jade	Overall: 12.1 cm (4 3/4 in.)	Worcester R. Warner Collection	CCCC0
Cup, c. 660–221 BC	China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)	1938.11	lacquer	Overall: 10.6 cm (4 3/16 in.)	Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund	CCCC0
Jar, 481–221	China, reportedly Ch'angsha, Hunan province, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1938.197	earthenware with impressed and incised decoration	Diameter of mouth: 23 cm (9 1/16 in.); Overall: 41 cm (16 1/8 in.)	Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund	CCCC0
Halberd Standard, c. 600–221 BC	China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)	1942.1085	bronze inlaid with silver	Overall: 10 cm (3 15/16 in.)	Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund	CCCC0
Shaft Mounting, 5th - 3rd century B. C.	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1942.1086	bronze inlaid with gold and silver	Overall: 14 cm (5 1/2 in.)	Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund	CCCC0
Semi-Circle, 1045–256 BC	China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)	1952.485	jade	Overall: 11.2 cm (4 7/16 in.)	Anonymous Gift	CCCC0
Cicada, 11th-10th Century BC	China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)	1952.493	jade	Diameter: 6 cm (2 3/8 in.)	Anonymous Gift	CCCC0
Curvilinear Bird, 475–221 BC	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1952.581	nephrite	Overall: 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.)	Anonymous Gift	CCCC0
Pendant with Coiled Dragon and Fish, 10th-9th Century BC	China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)	1952.582	jade	Overall: 3.2 cm (1 1/4 in.)	Anonymous Gift	CCCC0
K'o, Zhou dynasty (1045–256 BC)	China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)	1955.663	bronze	Overall: 35.6 cm (14 in.)	Gift of E. Stevenson Burke	CCCC0
Spear Point, Zhou dynasty (1045–256 BC)	China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)	1955.664	bronze	Overall: 3.1 cm (1 1/4 in.)	Gift of E. Stevenson Burke	CCCC0
Spear with Three Points, Zhou dynasty (1045–256 BC)	China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-256 BC)	1955.666	bronze	Overall: 2.3 cm (7/8 in.)	Gift of E. Stevenson Burke	CCCC0
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces, early 400s-late 200s BC	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1995.269	bronze	Diameter: 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. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders, early 5th-late 3rd century BC	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1995.271	bronze	Diameter: 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. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders, early 5th-late 3rd century BC	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1995.272	bronze	Diameter: 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. Lee	CCCC0
Mirror with Four Dragons Pattern, 5th-3rd Century BC	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (771-256 BC), Warring States period (475-221 BC)	1995.274	bronze	Diameter: 8.5 cm (3 3/8 in.)	Gift of Drs. Thomas and Martha Carter in Honor of Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0

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