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Amulet in the Form of a Seated Figure with Bovine Head, c. 4700–2920 BC

Northeast China, Neolithic period, probably Hongshan culture (4700-2920 BC)

1953.628CCCC0

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 (Lai Zhong), c. 800–700 BCE

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

1989.3CCCC0

Finial, 475–221 BC

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

1930.730CCCC0

Double-tier Mirror, 300s BC

China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1999.220CCCC0

Mirror with Four T's, 300s BC

China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1995.281CCCC0

Ceremonial Dagger-Axe with Animal Masks (Ge), c. 1600–1050 BC

China, Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC)

1983.2CCCC0

Wine Vessel (Hu), c. 1000–900 BC

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

1944.61CCCC0

Tripod (Ding), 1000s BC

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

2003.2CCCC0

Wine Vessel (Hu), early 400s BCE

China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1929.984CCCC0

Jar with Spiral Designs, 3300–2650 BC

Northwest China, Neolithic period, Majiayao culture, Majiayao phase (3300-2650 BC)

2004.64CCCC0

Ceremonial Blade with Three Perforations (Dao), 2000–1700 BC

Northwest China, late Neolithic period to early Bronze Age, Qijia culture (2000-1700 BC)

2009.83CCCC0

Bird-shaped Urn, 2650–2350 BC

Northwest China, Neolithic period, Majiayao culture, Banshan phase (2650-2350 BC)

2007.276CCCC0

Wine Vessel (Jia), c. 1250–1046 BCE

China, late Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC), Anyang phase (c.1250-1046 BC)

2005.54CCCC0

Square Wine Container (Fangyou), c. 1250–1046 BC

China, Henan province, probably Anyang, late Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC), Anyang phase (c.1250-1046 BC)

1963.103CCCC0

Bell (Bo Zhong), early 400s BC

China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770-256 BC)

1962.44CCCC0

Wine Cups (Jue), c. 1200 BC

China, late Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC), Anyang phase (c.1250-1046 BC)

1960.78CCCC0

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

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 BC

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

1974.73CCCC0

Wine Vessel (Zun), c. 1000 BC

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

1951.151CCCC0

Wine vessel (Jue), c. 1200 BC

China, late Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC)

1960.42CCCC0

Wine Vessel (Jia), c. 1700–1500 BC

China, probably Henan province, Erlitou culture (c. 1900-1500 BC)

1989.150CCCC0

Chariot Canopy Shaft, 202 BC–AD 9

China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)

1992.233CCCC0

Ceremonial Axe (Fu), c. 1900–1500 BC

China, Erlitou Culture (c. 1900-1500 BC)

1991.115CCCC0

Ceremonial Disk (Bi), 3300–2200 BC

East China, Neolithic period, Liangzhu culture (3300-2200 BC)

1917.974CCCC0

Tripod (Ding), c. 1250–1046 BC

China, late Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC), Anyang phase (c.1250-1046 BC)

1962.281CCCC0

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

China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1995.270CCCC0

Ceremonial Tube (Cong), c. 1600–1046 BC

China, Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC)

1915.630CCCC0

Crossbow Support, 300–200 BC

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

Jar with Curvilinear Designs, 2650–2350 BC

Northwest China, Neolithic period, Majiayao culture, Banshan phase (2650-2350 BC)

1930.332CCCC0

Wine Cup (Jue), c. 1400 BC

China, Middle Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC), Erligang phase (c. 1600-1400 BC)

1982.148CCCC0

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

China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1985.75CCCC0

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

China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1952.584CCCC0

Ceremonial Scepter with Animal Masks (Gui), c. 1600–1050 BC

China, Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC)

1972.154CCCC0

Wine Beaker (Gu), c. 1200 BC

China, late Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC), Anyang phase (c.1250-1046 BC)

1960.43CCCC0

Chariot Axle Cuff, c. 1046–771 BC

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

1990.30CCCC0

Ceremonial Disk-Axe (Yue), c. 4700–2920 BC

Northeast China, Neolithic period, Hongshan Culture (4700-2920 BC)

1991.6CCCC0

Food Steamer (Xian), c. 1000 BC

China, late Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC), Anyang phase (c.1250-1046 BC) to early Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)

1975.96CCCC0

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 BC

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

1938.13CCCC0

Belt Hook, 475–221 BC

China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1950.248CCCC0

Chariot Handle Bar Cap, 475–221 BC

China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1985.128CCCC0

Rectangular Ritual Food Vessel (Fangding), 1000s BC

China, late Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC), Anyang phase (c.1250-1046 BC)

28.2019©

Belt Hook, 475–221 BC

China, Warring States period (475-221 BC)

1950.249CCCC0

Collared Disk (Huan), c. 1600–1050 BC

China, Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC)

1952.583CCCC0

Title, Date	Artist / Culture	Accession number	Medium	Dimensions	Credit line	Rights
Amulet in the Form of a Seated Figure with Bovine Head, c. 4700–2920 BC	Northeast China, Neolithic period, probably Hongshan culture (4700-2920 BC)	1953.628	jade (nephrite)	Overall: 13.2 cm (5 3/16 in.)	Gift of Severance A. Millikin	CCCC0
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 (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 BC	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
Double-tier Mirror, 300s BC	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 BC	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
Ceremonial Dagger-Axe with Animal Masks (Ge), c. 1600–1050 BC	China, Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC)	1983.2	jade (nephrite)	Overall: 4.4 cm (1 3/4 in.)	Purchase from the J. H. Wade Fund	CCCC0
Wine Vessel (Hu), c. 1000–900 BC	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
Tripod (Ding), 1000s BC	China, early Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)	2003.2	bronze	Overall: 57.4 cm (22 5/8 in.)	Severance and Greta Millikin Purchase 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
Jar with Spiral Designs, 3300–2650 BC	Northwest China, Neolithic period, Majiayao culture, Majiayao phase (3300-2650 BC)	2004.64	earthenware with slip-painted decoration	Diameter: 39.1 cm (15 3/8 in.); Overall: 45.2 cm (17 13/16 in.)	Gift of Donna S. and James S. Reid, Jr. in honor of Dr. Ju-hsi Chou	CCCC0
Ceremonial Blade with Three Perforations (Dao), 2000–1700 BC	Northwest China, late Neolithic period to early Bronze Age, Qijia culture (2000-1700 BC)	2009.83	jade (nephrite)	Overall: 35.2 cm (13 7/8 in.)	Severance and Greta Millikin Collection	CCCC0
Bird-shaped Urn, 2650–2350 BC	Northwest China, Neolithic period, Majiayao culture, Banshan phase (2650-2350 BC)	2007.276	earthenware with slip-painted decoration	Overall: 26.7 x 31.1 x 27.9 cm (10 1/2 x 12 1/4 x 11 in.)	Gift of Dr. Norman Zaworski in honor of Dr. Ju-hsi Chou	CCCC0
Wine Vessel (Jia), c. 1250–1046 BCE	China, late Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC), Anyang phase (c.1250-1046 BC)	2005.54	bronze	Overall: 50.8 cm (20 in.)	John L. Severance Fund	CCCC0
Square Wine Container (Fangyou), c. 1250–1046 BC	China, Henan province, probably Anyang, late Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC), Anyang phase (c.1250-1046 BC)	1963.103	bronze	Overall: 26.7 x 13.4 cm (10 1/2 x 5 1/4 in.)	John L. Severance Fund	CCCC0
Bell (Bo Zhong), early 400s BC	China, Eastern Zhou dynasty (770-256 BC)	1962.44	bronze	Overall: 41.4 cm (16 5/16 in.)	John L. Severance Fund	CCCC0
Wine Cups (Jue), c. 1200 BC	China, late Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC), Anyang phase (c.1250-1046 BC)	1960.78	bronze	Overall: 20.3 x 19.7 cm (8 x 7 3/4 in.)	Norman O. Stone and Ella A. Stone Memorial Fund and Edward L. Whittemore Fund	CCCC0
Shallow Basin Supported by a Bird (Bian), early 400s BC	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 BC	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
Wine Vessel (Zun), c. 1000 BC	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
Wine vessel (Jue), c. 1200 BC	China, late Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC)	1960.42	bronze	Overall: 22.7 x 17.2 cm (8 15/16 x 6 3/4 in.)	Cornelia Blakemore Warner Fund and Edward L. Wittemore Fund	CCCC0
Wine Vessel (Jia), c. 1700–1500 BC	China, probably Henan province, Erlitou culture (c. 1900-1500 BC)	1989.150	bronze	Overall: 24 cm (9 7/16 in.)	John L. Severance Fund	CCCC0
Chariot Canopy Shaft, 202 BC–AD 9	China, Western Han dynasty (202 BC-AD 9)	1992.233	bronze inlaid with silver	Overall: 42.4 cm (16 11/16 in.)	John L. Severance Fund	CCCC0
Ceremonial Axe (Fu), c. 1900–1500 BC	China, Erlitou Culture (c. 1900-1500 BC)	1991.115	jade (nephrite)	Overall: 10.5 x 0.5 cm (4 1/8 x 3/16 in.)	Seventy-fifth anniversary gift of J. E. Eskenazi (Limited), London	CCCC0
Ceremonial Disk (Bi), 3300–2200 BC	East China, Neolithic period, Liangzhu culture (3300-2200 BC)	1917.974	jade (nephrite)	Diameter: 32 cm (12 5/8 in.); Overall: 1 cm (3/8 in.); Inner diameter: 5.4 cm (2 1/8 in.)	Worcester R. Warner Collection	CCCC0
Tripod (Ding), c. 1250–1046 BC	China, late Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC), Anyang phase (c.1250-1046 BC)	1962.281	bronze	Overall: 24.5 x 20 cm (9 5/8 x 7 7/8 in.)	John L. Severance Fund	CCCC0
Mirror with Serpentine Interlaces and Angular Meanders, c. 325–275 BC	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
Ceremonial Tube (Cong), c. 1600–1046 BC	China, Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC)	1915.630	jade (nephrite)	Overall: 20.6 cm (8 1/8 in.)	Gift of the John Huntington Art and Polytechnic Trust	CCCC0
Crossbow Support, 300–200 BC	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
Jar with Curvilinear Designs, 2650–2350 BC	Northwest China, Neolithic period, Majiayao culture, Banshan phase (2650-2350 BC)	1930.332	earthenware with slip-painted decoration	Diameter: 36.8 x 30.5 cm (14 1/2 x 12 in.); Overall: 36.2 cm (14 1/4 in.)	Charles W. Harkness Endowment Fund	CCCC0
Wine Cup (Jue), c. 1400 BC	China, Middle Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC), Erligang phase (c. 1600-1400 BC)	1982.148	bronze	Overall: 32.4 x 24.2 cm (12 3/4 x 9 1/2 in.)	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
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
Ceremonial Scepter with Animal Masks (Gui), c. 1600–1050 BC	China, Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC)	1972.154	jade (nephrite)	Overall: 18.6 x 1.8 cm (7 5/16 x 11/16 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
Wine Beaker (Gu), c. 1200 BC	China, late Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC), Anyang phase (c.1250-1046 BC)	1960.43	bronze	Diameter: 14.5 cm (5 11/16 in.); Overall: 26.9 cm (10 9/16 in.)	John L. Severance Fund	CCCC0
Chariot Axle Cuff, c. 1046–771 BC	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
Ceremonial Disk-Axe (Yue), c. 4700–2920 BC	Northeast China, Neolithic period, Hongshan Culture (4700-2920 BC)	1991.6	serpentine stone	Overall: 13.3 cm (5 1/4 in.)	Edward L. Whittemore Fund	CCCC0
Food Steamer (Xian), c. 1000 BC	China, late Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC), Anyang phase (c.1250-1046 BC) to early Western Zhou dynasty (c. 1046-771 BC)	1975.96	bronze	Overall: 39.4 x 26.7 x 24.8 cm (15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 9 3/4 in.)	Purchase from the J. H. Wade 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 BC	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 BC	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 BC	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
Rectangular Ritual Food Vessel (Fangding), 1000s BC	China, late Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC), Anyang phase (c.1250-1046 BC)	28.2019	Bronze	height: 20.7 cm (8 1/8 in.)	Xike Jiulu Private Collection	©
Belt Hook, 475–221 BC	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
Collared Disk (Huan), c. 1600–1050 BC	China, Shang dynasty (c.1600-c.1046 BC)	1952.583	jade (nephrite)	Diameter: 11.4 cm (4 1/2 in.); Overall: 1.4 cm (9/16 in.); Inner diameter: 8.6 cm (3 3/8 in.)	Anonymous Gift	CCCC0

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