Zhou Dynasty

Translucent green and brown jade Bi from the Zhou Dynasty (1046 B.C. to 256 B.C.). The organic

A pinkish stoneware jar with broad shoulder and slightly tapered body from Chinese East Zhou

representation of the forces of nature. The motif was most common during the Shang and early Zhou dynasties

of the Western Zhou dynasty, 10th-9th century B.C. Circa 1900 or earlier. 14.5 inches high by 12

Mid-Century Italian ceramic ancient Chinese Western Zhou Dynasty-style ceramic table lamp in

This Ahou Dynasty Funeral Vase will be a valuable addition to your collection. It features

style of the Zhou dynasty it would have been used ritually as a wine container and placed in tombs as an

, and motifs that are also seen in Shang bronze works. * Zhou Dynasty Pottery (1046-256 BCE) The Zhou

, either for feasting, or for making offerings to the ancestors, late Shang to early Western Zhou Dynasty

years ago during the illustrious Zhou dynasty. This early 18th century iron vessel was once used for

works such as the bronzes of the Zhou Dynasty. A lid caps this fang hu, embellished with four abstract

bronzes from the Shang and Zhou dynasties. Such vessels furnished the tombs of China’s elite, and were

Zhou Dynasties (circa 12th century BC), with most extant examples being cast in bronze. Recently, the

back to the Zhou Dynasty. These tubs likely date from the mid 1800’s, with the lavish floral

and Zhou dynasties (i.e. 1600–256 BC). It was used to drink wine or to offer ritual libations. They

designs often emulate ancient bronzes from the Shang and Zhou dynasties. This censer is from the Republic

Zhou Dynasty archaic bronze patterns. Two tubular lug handles, often referred to as "arrow" handles

Shang and Zhou dynasty ritual bronzes and jades objects of the Zhou and Han dynasty in ancient China

of joviality, first mentioned in the Book of Rites written in the Zhou dynasty. The flower has come

fifth emperor of the Zhou Dynasty (1023 – 983 BC). This subject is most often illustrated on 18th

with the eastern part of the province since the State of E of the Western Zhou dynasty of c.?1045–771

in the Zhou dynasty. The flower has come to symbolize easy life after retirement as reflected by the

Dynasty poet Du Fu (712-770). The poem is a "portrait" work of the author's eight contemporary friends who

joviality, first mentioned in the Book of Rites written in the Zhou dynasty. The flower has come to

autumn, the ninth month and symbol of joviality, first mentioned in the Book of Rites written in the Zhou

/Longshan (4700-2190 BCE) Qi Jia cultures and on to the Zhou dynasty (3000-250 BCE) onwards. Today jade bi

, proclaiming the Wu Zhou dynasty and becoming the only legitimate Chinese empress regnant. The devastating An

/Longshan (4700-2190 BCE)/ Qi Jia cultures and on to the Zhou dynasty (3000-250 BCE) onwards. Today jade

motifs and surface designs derived from ritual vessels and ceremonial objects of the Shang and Zhou

- Hongshan/Liangzhou/Longshan (4700-2190 BCE)/ Qi Jia cultures and on to the Zhou dynasty (3000-250 BCE

(4700-2190 BCE)/ Qi Jia cultures and on to the Zhou dynasty (3000-250 BCE) onwards. Today jade bi are

-Hongshan/Liangzhou/Longshan (4700-2190 BCE) Qi Jia cultures and on to the Zhou dynasty (3000-250 BCE

joviality, first mentioned in the Book of Rites written in the Zhou dynasty . Lotus (Lian) Plant of the

and on to the Zhou dynasty (3000-250 BCE) onwards. Today jade bi are emblematic of power, status and

days of the Bronze Age, during the Shang (circa 1700-1050 BC) and Zhou (1050-221 BC) dynasties, the

decaying. While the origins of these suits dated as far back as the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, it was long

three main states (the other two being Northern Zhou state and Chen Dynasty) in China when Chen was

being Northern Zhou state and Chen Dynasty) in China when Chen was established. Northern Qi however was

his usurpation of the throne of the later Zhou, ending the Five-Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period. The

rolled upward, adding to the natural feeling of the piece. Period: Zhou or Shang dynasty circa 1000

Shang (1600-1046 BC) and the Zhou (1046-246 BCE) dynasties, an example of which was sold anonymously by

/Longshan (4700-2190 BCE)/ Qi Jia cultures and on to the Zhou dynasty (3000-250 BCE) onwards. Today jade

ancestors. Dating back from Xia dynasty to Zhou dynasty, they were associated with power and dominion over

These vessels are attributed to the Warring States period of the Zhou Dynasty, but may be as late

Zhou dynasty and the period of Warring States, Rites of Zhou, authoritatively recorded the bi disc is

Zhou dynasty and the period of Warring States, Rites of Zhou, authoritatively recorded the bi disc is

Shang and Zhou Dynasties (16th Century BC-221 BC), archaistic and elegant style, dragon head handles , a

was used for ceremonial purposes by the chinese of the Xia, Shang, and Zhou Dynasties. Often the

painted in bright and very accurate enamels and there are the eight horses of Wang Mu, from the Zhou

Zhou dynasties. Such vessels furnished the tombs of China’s elite, and were used to hold offerings of

Shizong of the Later Zhou dynasty, Buddhism resisted and thrived. Artworks with Buddhist subject matter

A variety of seven Zhou dynasty vases. Dated 500-300 B.C.

China – Zhou-dynasty vase in earthware.

This is an authentic Chinese turquoise bi disc from the dating to the Zhou dynasty (1100 BC- 256 BC

Very rare Chinese Eastern Zhou archaic bronze sword. Age: China, Eastern Zhou Dynasty, 771 - 221

Ancient Chinese bronze sword with nice green patina. Age: China, Eastern Zhou Dynasty, 771 - 221

ago during the illustrious Zhou dynasty. Textured with lotus blossoms in high relief and balanced on