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Cranes and Serpents, 475–221 BCE

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

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 BCE)

1989.3CCCC0

Finial, 475–221 BCE

China, Henan province, Jincun, Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1930.730CCCC0

The Hunt, 300–100 BCE

China, Warring States period (475–221 BCE) to Western Han dynasty (206 BCE–8 CE)

1957.141CCCC0

The Kill, 300–100 BCE

China, Warring States period (475–221 BCE) to Western Han dynasty (206 BCE–8 CE)

1957.139CCCC0

Double-tier Mirror, 300s BCE

China, Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1999.220CCCC0

Mirror with Four T's, 300s BCE

China, Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1995.281CCCC0

Wine Vessel (Hu), c. 1000–900 BCE

China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–771 BCE)

1944.61CCCC0

Hu (Jar), 481–221 BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1975.62CCCC0

Wine Vessel (Hu), early 400s BCE

China, Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1929.984CCCC0

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

China, Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1952.567CCCC0

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

China, Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1991.8CCCC0

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

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

1961.203CCCC0

Food Container (Gui), 600–500 BCE

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Spring and Autumn period (770–476 BCE)

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, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–771 BCE)

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 BCE)

1995.270CCCC0

Crossbow Support, 300–200 BCE

China, Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1947.3CCCC0

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

China, Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1952.584CCCC0

Pair of Arc-shaped Pendants with Animal Mask and Interlaced Animal Bands..., 300–100 BCE

China, Warring States period (475–221 BCE) to Western Han dynasty (206 BCE–8 CE)

1952.571CCCC0

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

China, Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1985.75CCCC0

Pair of Jade Plaques, 475–221 BC

China, Henan province, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1991.78CCCC0

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

China, probably State of Chu, possibly Hunan province, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1972.34CCCC0

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

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1995.268CCCC0

Chariot Axle Cuff, c. 1046–771 BCE

China, Henan province, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–771 BCE)

1990.30CCCC0

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

China, along the southern borders, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE) to Han dynasty (202 BCE–220 CE)

1998.77CCCC0

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

China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–771 BCE)

1938.13CCCC0

Belt Hook, 475–221 BCE

China, Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1950.248CCCC0

Chariot Handle Bar Cap, 475–221 BCE

China, Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1985.128CCCC0

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

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1952.578CCCC0

Belt Hook, 475–221 BCE

China, Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1950.249CCCC0

Zun: Ceremonial Vessel, c. 1023–900 BCE

China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–256 BCE)

1961.215CCCC0

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

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1965.29CCCC0

Mirror with Quatrefoil and Feather Pattern, 300s BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1995.267CCCC0

Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders, 200s BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1995.277CCCC0

Mirror with Continuous Arcs against Whorl Pattern, 200s BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1995.278CCCC0

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

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1995.279CCCC0

Mirror with Five Blossoms and Overlapping Lozenges, 300s BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1995.282CCCC0

Goose, 1100–900 BC

China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–771 BCE)

1952.574CCCC0

Figure with Sword, 4th-3rd Century BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1938.12CCCC0

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

China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–771 BCE)

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

Double Dragon Plaque, 475–221 BCE

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1952.579CCCC0

Belt Hook, late 500s–early 400s BCE

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE)

1992.49CCCC0

Jar, 481–221 BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1959.350CCCC0

Jade Bird Pendant, c. 1000–mid 900s BCE

China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–771 BCE)

1972.38CCCC0

Plaque, c. 1000–900 BCE

China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–771 BCE)

1978.88CCCC0

Garment Hook (Daigou), 475–221 BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1915.510CCCC0

Tomb Tile, 771–256 BCE

China, Henan province, Jincun, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE)

1915.71CCCC0

Sacrificial Spoon, 1023–900 BC

China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–771 BCE)

1924.1031CCCC0

Ogre Mask (Taotie), 475–221 BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1952.576CCCC0

Curvilinear Bird, 475–221 BCE

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1952.581CCCC0

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

China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–771 BCE)

1979.74CCCC0

Mirror with Three Dragons, 200s BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1995.280CCCC0

Prismatic Bead with Ogre Mask, 1100–900 BCE

China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–771 BCE)

1966.739CCCC0

Kuei, 1045–771 BCE

China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–771 BCE)

1974.265CCCC0

Yi: Libation Vessel, c. 900–600 BC

China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–256 BCE)

1930.103CCCC0

Cup, c. 660–221 BC

China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–256 BCE)

1938.10CCCC0

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

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1942.1169CCCC0

Stag, 1100–900 BC

China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–771 BCE)

1952.490CCCC0

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

China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–771 BCE)

1952.575CCCC0

Spear Point, 1045–256 BC

China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–256 BCE)

1955.665CCCC0

Man and Two Tigers, 1023 - c. 900 BC

China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–256 BCE)

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 BCE)

1915.619CCCC0

Pig, 1045–256 BC

China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–256 BCE)

1917.52CCCC0

Cup, c. 660–221 BC

China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–256 BCE)

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 BCE)

1942.1085CCCC0

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

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1942.1086CCCC0

Semi-Circle, 1045–256 BC

China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–256 BCE)

1952.485CCCC0

Cicada, 11th-10th Century BC

China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–256 BCE)

1952.493CCCC0

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

China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–771 BCE)

1952.582CCCC0

K'o, Zhou dynasty (1045–256 BC)

China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–256 BCE)

1955.663CCCC0

Spear Point, Zhou dynasty (1045–256 BC)

China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–256 BCE)

1955.664CCCC0

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

China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–256 BCE)

1955.666CCCC0

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

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1995.269CCCC0

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

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1995.271CCCC0

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

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

1995.272CCCC0

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

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)

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 BCE), State of Chu (c. 1046–223 BCE)	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 BCE)	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 BCE)	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, Warring States period (475–221 BCE) to Western Han dynasty (206 BCE–8 CE)	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, Warring States period (475–221 BCE) to Western Han dynasty (206 BCE–8 CE)	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 BCE)	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 BCE)	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, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–771 BCE)	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 (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	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 BCE)	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
Ceremonial Disk with Grain Pattern (Bi), 475–221 BC	China, Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	1952.567	jade (nephrite)	Diameter: 18.4 cm (7 1/4 in.)	Anonymous Gift	CCCC0
Shallow Basin Supported by a Bird (Bian), early 400s BCE	China, Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	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 BCE)	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 BCE), Spring and Autumn period (770–476 BCE)	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, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–771 BCE)	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 BCE)	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, Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	1947.3	bronze inlaid with silver	Overall: 21.8 cm (8 9/16 in.)	Edward L. Whittemore Fund	CCCC0
Plaque with Openwork Interlaced Dragons and Birds, 475–221 BC	China, Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	1952.584	jade (nephrite)	Overall: 4.8 x 7.5 cm (1 7/8 x 2 15/16 in.)	Anonymous Gift	CCCC0
Pair of Arc-shaped Pendants with Animal Mask and Interlaced Animal Bands..., 300–100 BCE	China, Warring States period (475–221 BCE) to Western Han dynasty (206 BCE–8 CE)	1952.571	jade (nephrite)	Overall: 12.8 cm (5 1/16 in.)	Anonymous Gift	CCCC0
Fluted Ring with Dragon Head (Huan), 475–221 BCE	China, Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	1985.75	jade (nephrite)	Overall: 9.1 cm (3 9/16 in.)	John L. Severance Fund	CCCC0
Pair of Jade Plaques, 475–221 BC	China, Henan province, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	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
Mirror with 'Shan' (Mountain) Pattern, 200s BC	China, probably State of Chu, possibly Hunan province, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	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 (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	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
Chariot Axle Cuff, c. 1046–771 BCE	China, Henan province, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–771 BCE)	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 (770–256 BCE) to Han dynasty (202 BCE–220 CE)	1998.77	bronze	Overall: 24.1 cm (9 1/2 in.)	The Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase Fund	CCCC0
Wine Vessel (Fu Wu Zun), c. 1000–900 BCE	China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–771 BCE)	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 BCE)	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 BCE)	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 BCE	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	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 BCE)	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 BCE)	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 (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	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 (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	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 (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	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 (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	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 (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	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 (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	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 BCE)	1952.574	jade		Anonymous Gift	CCCC0
Figure with Sword, 4th-3rd Century BC	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	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 BCE)	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
Double Dragon Plaque, 475–221 BCE	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	1952.579	nephrite	Overall: 4.4 cm (1 3/4 in.)	Anonymous Gift	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 (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	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 BCE	China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–771 BCE)	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
Plaque, c. 1000–900 BCE	China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–771 BCE)	1978.88	calcite	Overall: 3 cm (1 3/16 in.)	Anonymous Gift	CCCC0
Garment Hook (Daigou), 475–221 BC	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	1915.510	gilt bronze	Overall: 5.7 cm (2 1/4 in.)	General Income Fund	CCCC0
Tomb Tile, 771–256 BCE	China, Henan province, Jincun, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE)	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 BCE)	1924.1031	bronze	Overall: 8.4 cm (3 5/16 in.)	Gift of Edward L. Whittemore	CCCC0
Ogre Mask (Taotie), 475–221 BC	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	1952.576	nephrite	Overall: 2.1 x 1.4 cm (13/16 x 9/16 in.)	Anonymous Gift	CCCC0
Curvilinear Bird, 475–221 BCE	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	1952.581	nephrite	Overall: 4.1 cm (1 5/8 in.)	Anonymous Gift	CCCC0
Arc Pendant with Human-like Figure, c. 1050–771 BCE	China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–771 BCE)	1979.74	nephrite	Overall: 7.1 cm (2 13/16 in.)	John L. Severance Fund	CCCC0
Mirror with Three Dragons, 200s BC	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	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 BCE)	1966.739	Jade	Overall: 2 x 1.7 cm (13/16 x 11/16 in.)	Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Sherman E. Lee	CCCC0
Kuei, 1045–771 BCE	China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–771 BCE)	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
Yi: Libation Vessel, c. 900–600 BC	China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–256 BCE)	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 BCE)	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 (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	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 BCE)	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 BCE)	1952.575	jade	Overall: 2.5 x 3.7 cm (1 x 1 7/16 in.)	Anonymous Gift	CCCC0
Spear Point, 1045–256 BC	China, Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–256 BCE)	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 BCE)	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 BCE)	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 BCE)	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 BCE)	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 BCE)	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 (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	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 BCE)	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 BCE)	1952.493	jade	Diameter: 6 cm (2 3/8 in.)	Anonymous Gift	CCCC0
Pendant with Coiled Dragon and Fish, 10th-9th Century BC	China, Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046–771 BCE)	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 BCE)	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 BCE)	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 BCE)	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 (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	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 (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	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 (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	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 (770–256 BCE), Warring States period (475–221 BCE)	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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