Zhou Dynasty

Translucent green and brown jade Bi from the Zhou Dynasty (1046 B.C. to 256 B.C.). The organic shapes created by the blending of these two main colors evoke a flame-like beauty, whil...

A pinkish stoneware jar with broad shoulder and slightly tapered body from Chinese East Zhou Dynasty (771-256BC). The surface of the jar was nearly thoroughly decorated with lattice ...

In the style of the Western Zhou dynasty, 10th-9th century B.C. Circa 1900 or earlier. 14.5 inches high by 12 wide by 6.25 deep

Mid-Century Italian ceramic ancient Chinese Western Zhou Dynasty-style ceramic table lamp in archaistic square form with concave neck and extended brass stem plus a tapered cylindric...

This Ahou Dynasty Funeral Vase will be a valuable addition to your collection. It features delicately painted animal characters and tiger handles. It has a distinct look of antiqu...

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

The decorations were typically incised or stamped, featuring geometric patterns, zoomorphic designs, and motifs that are also seen in Shang bronze works. * Zhou Dynasty Pottery (104...

A stunning and rare Chinese archaic bronze gui, a type of ritual bronze vessel used to hold grain, either for feasting, or for making offerings to the ancestors, late Shang to early ...

China was the earliest known civilization create works with cast iron, first appearing thousands of years ago during the illustrious Zhou dynasty. This early 18th century iron vessel...

Their abstracted representation, as well as the incised patterns, demonstrates the influence of previous works such as the bronzes of the Zhou Dynasty. A lid caps this fang hu, embel...

Traditional form being a fang (square) interpretation of hu and gui archaic ritual bronzes from the Shang and Zhou dynasties. Such vessels furnished the tombs of China’s elite, and w...

While not currently native to China, images of tapirs have been found in Chinese art since the late Shang or early Zhou Dynasties (circa 12th century BC), with most extant examples b...

The Chinese were the earliest known makers of cast iron, the technique dating thousands of years back to the Zhou Dynasty. These tubs likely date from the mid 1800’s, with the lavis...

A gu is type of ancient Chinese ritual bronze vessel from the Shang and Zhou dynasties (i.e. 1600–256 BC). It was used to drink wine or to offer ritual libations.

These vessels were used in ancient China, particularly during the Shang and Zhou dynasties, for storing and pouring ceremonial wine in ritual sacrifices.

This type of stylized cicada motif comes directly from Shang and Western Zhou Dynasty archaic bronze patterns. Two tubular lug handles, often referred to as "arrow" handles, grac...

These types of designs often emulate ancient bronzes from the Shang and Zhou dynasties. This censer is from the Republic period reproduction, used earlier forms as prototypes.

The Eight Horses motif, called Ba Jùn Tú, describes the journeys of Zhou Mù, the fifth emperor of the Zhou dynasty, 1046 -256 BC, who is reputed for bringing great changes to the cou...

The waist of the vase was decorated with fine silver wire inlays of zoomorphic motifs called taotie mask, which is commonly found on Shang and Zhou dynasty ritual bronzes and jades o...

Fascinating vases crafted in the manner of archaistic examples Displays a desirable aged patina and in pleasingly time-worn condition Quality bronze presents deep chestnut hues with ...

Chrysanthemum One of the "Four flowers of the Season" as a symbol of the autumn, the ninth month and symbol of joviality, first mentioned in the Book of Rites written in the Zhou ...

This example depicts the eight horses of the emperor Mu Wang, the fifth emperor of the Zhou Dynasty (1023 – 983 BC). This subject is most often illustrated on 18th Century porcelain.

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Those Qing-period interpretations were themselves derived from much earlier Chinese ritual bronze vessels of the Shang and Zhou dynasties, whose archaic geometric ornament and mask-h...

Chrysanthemum One of the "Four flowers of the Season" as a symbol of the autumn, the ninth month and symbol of joviality, first mentioned in the Book of Rites written in the Zhou ...

This striking porcelain vessel is fashioned in the form of an ancient gu, a shape traditionally associated with ritual bronzes of the Shang and Zhou dynasties. Whether intended as an...

The particular variation is called Small Seal, a lineage evolved within the state of Qin during the Eastern Zhou dynasty (771–221 BC). It was later standardized under the first Chine...

Chrysanthemum One of the ""Four flowers of the Season"" as a symbol of the autumn, the ninth month and symbol of joviality, first mentioned in the Book of Rites written in the Zhou ...

Chrysanthemum One of the "Four flowers of the Season" as a symbol of the autumn, the ninth month and symbol of joviality, first mentioned in the Book of Rites written in the Zhou ...

The dynasty was formally interrupted during 690–705 when Empress Wu Zetian seized the throne, proclaiming the Wu Zhou dynasty and becoming the only legitimate Chinese empress regnant.

Their ritual prominence stretches from the most ancient of Chinese history-Hongshan/Liangzhou/Longshan (4700-2190 BCE) Qi Jia cultures and on to the Zhou dynasty (3000-250 BCE) onwar...

Their ritual prominence stretches from the most ancient of Chinese history- Hongshan/Liangzhou/Longshan (4700-2190 BCE)/ Qi Jia cultures and on to the Zhou dynasty (3000-250 BCE) onw...

Plate X from *L'Ornement Polychrome*, the print captures a series of low-relief motifs and surface designs derived from ritual vessels and ceremonial objects of the Shang and Zhou dy...

Their ritual prominence stretches from the most ancient of Chinese history- Hongshan/Liangzhou/Longshan (4700-2190 BCE)/ Qi Jia cultures and on to the Zhou dynasty (3000-250 BCE) onw...

Their ritual prominence stretches from the most ancient of Chinese history- Hongshan/Liangzhou/Longshan (4700-2190 BCE)/ Qi Jia cultures and on to the Zhou dynasty (3000-250 BCE) onw...

Their ritual prominence stretches from the most ancient of Chinese history-Hongshan/Liangzhou/Longshan (4700-2190 BCE) Qi Jia cultures and on to the Zhou dynasty (3000-250 BCE) onwar...

Chrysanthemum One of the "Four flowers of the Season" as a symbol of the autumn, the ninth month and symbol of joviality, first mentioned in the Book of Rites written in the Zhou dyn...

Their ritual prominence stretches from the most ancient of Chinese history-Hongshan/Liangzhou/Longshan (4700-2190 BCE) Qi Jia cultures and on to the Zhou dynasty (3000-250 BCE) onwar...

As some aristocrats and all commoners at the time could not afford the expense of bronzes, frequently complete sets of ritual vessels were made in fired pottery. In the Shang dyn...

The bodies are richly decorated in relief with geometric leiwen (key-fret) patterns and dense lozenge grounds, directly inspired by Chinese archaic bronzes of the Shang and Zhou dyna...

While the origins of these suits dated as far back as the Eastern Zhou Dynasty, it was long believed that these suits were things of myths and legends.

Northern Qi was the strongest state out of the three main states (the other two being Northern Zhou state and Chen Dynasty) in China when Chen was established.

Northern Qi was the strongest state out of the three main states (the other two being Northern Zhou state and Chen Dynasty) in China when Chen was established.

The rim is slightly rolled upward, adding to the natural feeling of the piece. Period: Zhou or Shang dynasty circa 1000 B.C.E. Medium : Grey earthenware with impressed decoration Ty...

Their ritual prominence stretches from the most ancient of Chinese history- Hongshan/Liangzhou/Longshan (4700-2190 BCE)/ Qi Jia cultures and on to the Zhou dynasty (3000-250 BCE) onw...

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

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

It is believed that it is highly associated with one’s social status, but its exact function remains unknown. Until later in the Zhou dynasty and the period of Warring States, Rites ...

It is believed that it is highly associated with one’s social status, but its exact function remains unknown. Until later in the Zhou dynasty and the period of Warring States, Rites ...

This is an old cast bronze piece with a naturally aged patina, decorated with ancient motifs often appeared on the bronze vessels from the Shang and Zhou Dynasties (16th Century BC-2...

Pieces like this were often used in rituals during the Shang and Zhou dynasties, making this vessel an essential artifact for collectors of old Chinese bronzes and those passionate a...

It was used for ceremonial purposes by the chinese of the Xia, Shang, and Zhou Dynasties. Often the Jué had a handle, sometimes in the shape of a dragon.

The vase is painted in bright and very accurate enamels and there are the eight horses of Wang Mu, from the Zhou Dynasty, depicted on the body. Everything about this vase is extremel...

Striking interpretation of a three-footed archaic ritual bronze from the Shang or Zhou dynasties. Such vessels furnished the tombs of China’s elite, and were used to hold offerings o...

Despite the persecution of Buddhists and demolition of places of worship during the time of the Tang Emperor Wuzong in 845 and Emperor Shizong of the Later Zhou dynasty, Buddhism res...

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

China – Zhou-dynasty vase in earthware.