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Bronze chüeh cup from Shang-ch'iu, Honan

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Description: Bronze chüeh cup from Shang-ch'iu, Honan
TitleBronze chüeh cup from Shang-ch'iu, Honan
Creator nameUnknown
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator rolePotter/Ceramicist
Creation dateUnknown
Object typeContainer
MaterialsBronze
DimensionsUnknown
LocationFrom "Honan ch'u-t'u Shang Chou ch'ing-t'ung-ch'i," 1981, vol. 1, p. 22
Accession numberUnknown
SubjectsBronzes, PrehistoricBronze age--ChinaPrehistoric peoples--ChinaArchaeology--China
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6. The First Civilizations: The Three Dynasties
Kwang-chih Chang
Description: The Archaeology of Ancient China
The Archaeology of Ancient China
~As we have noted in the previous chapter, the period of the Lung-shan and Lung-shan-like cultures in Chinese prehistory, from approximately 3000 to 2000 B.C., was a period of significant transformation in several areas of Chinese society: there was increasing differentiation among the populace in economic wealth and political power, the role of ritual became...
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Kwang-chih Chang
PublisherYale University Press
Copyright© 1986, 1977, 1968, 1963 by Yale University
Related print edition pages: pp.295-367
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Chapter subject tags:Prehistoric peoples--ChinaPottery, ChineseBronzes, PrehistoricArchaeology--ChinaExcavations (Archaeology)--China

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Description: Bronze vessels (right) and jades (left) from the tomb of Fu Hao at Hsiao-t'un
Bronze vessels (right) and jades (left) from the tomb of Fu Hao at Hsiao-t'un
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
MaterialsBronze
LocationFrom "Yin-hsü Fu Hao mu," 1980
Bronze vessels (right) and jades (left)...
Bronze vessels (right) and jades (left) from the tomb of Fu Hao at Hsiao-t'un
Description: Bronze chüeh cups from Erh-li-t'ou
Bronze chüeh cups from Erh-li-t'ou
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
MaterialsBronze
Bronze chüeh cups from Erh-li-t'ou
Bronze chüeh cups from Erh-li-t'ou
Description: Typological seriation of major Shang pottery types at Hsiao-t'un and Cheng-chou
Typological seriation of major Shang pottery types at Hsiao-t'un and Cheng-chou
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom Tsou Heng, "KKHP," 1956, no. 3, p. 81
Typological seriation of major Shang...
Typological seriation of major Shang pottery types at Hsiao-t'un and Cheng-chou
Description: Radiocarbon profile of the Erh-li-t'ou Culture
Radiocarbon profile of the Erh-li-t'ou Culture
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
Radiocarbon profile of the Erh-li-t'ou...
Radiocarbon profile of the Erh-li-t'ou Culture
Description: Bronze plaque inlaid with turquoise at Erh-li-t'ou
Bronze plaque inlaid with turquoise at Erh-li-t'ou
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator roleSculptor
Object typeSculpture
MaterialsBronze; turquoise
LocationFrom "KK," 1984, no. 1, pl. 4
Bronze plaque inlaid with turquoise at...
Bronze plaque inlaid with turquoise at Erh-li-t'ou
Description: Reconstruction of a Shang palace at Cheng-chou
Reconstruction of a Shang palace at Cheng-chou
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationFrom "WW," 1984, no. 4, p. 7
Reconstruction of a Shang palace at...
Reconstruction of a Shang palace at Cheng-chou
Description: Chariot burial at Ta-ssu-k'ung-ts'un, An-yang
Chariot burial at Ta-ssu-k'ung-ts'un, An-yang
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleOther
Object typeOther
Chariot burial at Ta-ssu-k'ung-ts'un,...
Chariot burial at Ta-ssu-k'ung-ts'un, An-yang
Description: Standing owl, from royal tomb no. 1001 at Hsi-pei-kang, An-yang
Standing owl, from royal tomb no. 1001 at Hsi-pei-kang, An-yang
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator roleSculptor
Object typeSculpture
MaterialsMarble
Dimensions17.1 x 10.6 cm
LocationMuseum of the Institute of History and Philology, Academia Sinica, Taipei
Standing owl, from royal tomb no. 1001...
Standing owl, from royal tomb no. 1001 at Hsi-pei-kang, An-yang
Description: Standing owl, from royal tomb no. 1001 at Hsi-pei-kang, An-yang
Standing owl, from royal tomb no. 1001 at Hsi-pei-kang, An-yang
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator roleSculptor
Object typeSculpture
MaterialsMarble
Dimensions25.2 x 34.1 cm
LocationMuseum of the Institute of History and Philology, Academia Sinica, Taipei
Standing owl, from royal tomb no. 1001...
Standing owl, from royal tomb no. 1001 at Hsi-pei-kang, An-yang
Description: Grave pit of royal tomb no. 1001 at Hsi-pei-kang, An-yang
Grave pit of royal tomb no. 1001 at Hsi-pei-kang, An-yang
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleOther
Object typeOther
LocationFrom Liang Ssu-yung and Kao Ch'u-hsun, "Hsi-pei-kang 1001 ta mu," 1962, pl. 3
Grave pit of royal tomb no. 1001 at...
Grave pit of royal tomb no. 1001 at Hsi-pei-kang, An-yang
Description: Bronze tools and weapons from Erh-li-t'ou
Bronze tools and weapons from Erh-li-t'ou
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
MaterialsBronze
Bronze tools and weapons from...
Bronze tools and weapons from Erh-li-t'ou
Description: Plan of the royal cemetery of the Shang Dynasty at Hsi-pei-kang, An-yang
Plan of the royal cemetery of the Shang Dynasty at Hsi-pei-kang, An-yang
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationFrom "Hsin Chung-kuo ti k'ao-ku fa-hsien ho yen-chiu," 1984, fig. 61
Plan of the royal cemetery of the Shang...
Plan of the royal cemetery of the Shang Dynasty at Hsi-pei-kang, An-yang
Description: Human burials at Erh-li-t'ou
Human burials at Erh-li-t'ou
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationFrom "KK," 1983, no. 3, p. 202
Human burials at Erh-li-t'ou
Human burials at Erh-li-t'ou
Description: Anthropomorphic figure with tiger head and claws, from royal tomb no. 1001 at...
Anthropomorphic figure with tiger head and claws, from royal tomb no. 1001 at Hsi-pei-kang, An-yang
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator roleSculptor
Object typeSculpture
MaterialsMarble
Dimensions37.1 x 21.4 cm
LocationMuseum of the Institute of History and Philology, Academia Sinica, Taipei
Anthropomorphic figure with tiger head...
Anthropomorphic figure with tiger head and claws, from royal tomb no. 1001 at Hsi-pei-kang, An-yang
Description: Stone sculptures from royal tomb no. 1001 at Hsi-pei-kang, An-yang
Stone sculptures from royal tomb no. 1001 at Hsi-pei-kang, An-yang
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator roleSculptor
Object typeSculpture
MaterialsMarble
LocationFrom Liang Ssu-yung and Kao Ch'u-hsun, "Hsi-pei-kang 1001 ta mu," 1962, pl. 3
Stone sculptures from royal tomb no....
Stone sculptures from royal tomb no. 1001 at Hsi-pei-kang, An-yang
Description: Stone molds for bronze casting at Wu-ch'eng
Stone molds for bronze casting at Wu-ch'eng
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator roleOther
Object typeTool/Implement
LocationFrom "WW," 1975, no. 7, p. 67
Stone molds for bronze casting at...
Stone molds for bronze casting at Wu-ch'eng
Description: Ritual scenes incised on a bronze cup of the Eastern Chou period
Ritual scenes incised on a bronze cup of the Eastern Chou period
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator rolePotter/Ceramicist
Object typeContainer
MaterialsBronze
LocationFrom "WW," 1961, no. 10, p. 29
Ritual scenes incised on a bronze cup of...
Ritual scenes incised on a bronze cup of the Eastern Chou period
Description: Five bronze decorative bands representing the five styles of Max Loehr
Five bronze decorative bands representing the five styles of Max Loehr
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
MaterialsBronze
LocationFrom Li Chi, "Archaeologia Sinica," n.s. 1, 1964, p. 71 and no. 5, 1972, pp. 98, 100, and pl.15
Five bronze decorative bands...
Five bronze decorative bands representing the five styles of Max Loehr
Description: Bronze vessels of Western Chou types found at T'un-hsi, southern Anhwei
Bronze vessels of Western Chou types found at T'un-hsi, southern Anhwei
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator rolePotter/Ceramicist
Object typeContainer
MaterialsBronze
LocationFrom "KKHP," 1959, no. 4, pl. 1
Bronze vessels of Western Chou types...
Bronze vessels of Western Chou types found at T'un-hsi, southern Anhwei
Description: Bronze vessels from the Shang site at Cheng-chou
Bronze vessels from the Shang site at Cheng-chou
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
MaterialsBronze
LocationFrom "WW," 1983, no. 3, pp. 53-57
Bronze vessels from the Shang site at...
Bronze vessels from the Shang site at Cheng-chou
Description: Bronze weapons, knife, button, and bell of the Ssu-wa Culture from...
Bronze weapons, knife, button, and bell of the Ssu-wa Culture from Hsü-chia-nien in Chuang-lang
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
MaterialsBronze
LocationFrom "KK," 1982, no. 6, p. 588
Bronze weapons, knife, button, and bell...
Bronze weapons, knife, button, and bell of the Ssu-wa Culture from Hsü-chia-nien in Chuang-lang
Description: Decoration on a bronze ax found in the tomb of Fu Hao in An-yang
Decoration on a bronze ax found in the tomb of Fu Hao in An-yang
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator roleSculptor
Object typeSculpture
MaterialsBronze
Decoration on a bronze ax found in the...
Decoration on a bronze ax found in the tomb of Fu Hao in An-yang
Description: Bronzes at Wu-ch'eng
Bronzes at Wu-ch'eng
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator roleOther
Object typeOther
MaterialsBronze
Bronzes at Wu-ch'eng
Bronzes at Wu-ch'eng
Description: A hoard of Western Chou bronze vessels found at Ma-wang-ts'un, Sian
A hoard of Western Chou bronze vessels found at Ma-wang-ts'un, Sian
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
MaterialsBronze
LocationFrom "Ch'ang-an Chang-chia-p'o t'ung-ch'i ch'ün," 1965, p. 12
A hoard of Western Chou bronze vessels...
A hoard of Western Chou bronze vessels found at Ma-wang-ts'un, Sian
Description: Bronze knives of early Western Chou from the Chang-chia-p'o site, Sian
Bronze knives of early Western Chou from the Chang-chia-p'o site, Sian
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
MaterialsBronze
LocationFrom "Feng-shi fa-chueh pao-kao," 1962, p. 83
Bronze knives of early Western Chou from...
Bronze knives of early Western Chou from the Chang-chia-p'o site, Sian
Description: Bronze artifacts from the site of Suo-chin-ts'un, near Nanking
Bronze artifacts from the site of Suo-chin-ts'un, near Nanking
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
MaterialsBronze
LocationFrom "KKHP," 1957, no. 2, p. 29
Bronze artifacts from the site of...
Bronze artifacts from the site of Suo-chin-ts'un, near Nanking
Description: Fragment of a lacquered cup from the Western Chou site in Ch'i-ch'un, Hupei
Fragment of a lacquered cup from the Western Chou site in Ch'i-ch'un, Hupei
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "KK," 1962, no. 1, p. 7
Fragment of a lacquered cup from the...
Fragment of a lacquered cup from the Western Chou site in Ch'i-ch'un, Hupei
Description: Drawing of jade blades in sacrificial pit
Drawing of jade blades in sacrificial pit
Posted by:John Carlson
Mar 01
Creator roleIllustrator
Creation datec. 2300–1700 BC
Object typeIllustration
MaterialsNephrite (Jade)
LocationShenmu
Drawing of jade blades in sacrificial...
Drawing of jade blades in sacrificial pit
Description: Storage pit believed to be a food-processing locus, at Tz'u-shan, Hopei
Storage pit believed to be a food-processing locus, at Tz'u-shan, Hopei
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationFrom "KKHP," 1981, no. 3, p. 322
Storage pit believed to be a...
Storage pit believed to be a food-processing locus, at Tz'u-shan, Hopei
Description: Clay figurines of a sheep, a pig, and a human at Ho-mu-tu
Clay figurines of a sheep, a pig, and a human at Ho-mu-tu
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "KKHP," 1978, no. 1, pp. 71, 85
Clay figurines of a sheep, a pig, and a...
Clay figurines of a sheep, a pig, and a human at Ho-mu-tu
Description: Pottery types of the Hou-kang phase
Pottery types of the Hou-kang phase
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "Hsin Chung-kuo ti k'ao-ku fa-hsien ho yen-chiu," 1984, p. 53
Pottery types of the Hou-kang phase
Pottery types of the Hou-kang phase
Description: Reconstruction of a Shang house at Hsiao-t'un, An-yang
Reconstruction of a Shang house at Hsiao-t'un, An-yang
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationFrom Shih Chang-ju, "Annals of Academic Sinica," 1, 1954, p. 276
Reconstruction of a Shang house at...
Reconstruction of a Shang house at Hsiao-t'un, An-yang
Description: Jades from tomb M-1 at Hu-t'ou-kou
Jades from tomb M-1 at Hu-t'ou-kou
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "WW," 1984, no. 6, p. 3
Jades from tomb M-1 at Hu-t'ou-kou
Jades from tomb M-1 at Hu-t'ou-kou
Description: Radiocarbon profile of the Ch'i-chia Culture
Radiocarbon profile of the Ch'i-chia Culture
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
Radiocarbon profile of the Ch'i-chia...
Radiocarbon profile of the Ch'i-chia Culture
Description: Human burial of the Sung-tse phase at Chang-ling-shan, Wu-hsien, Kiangsu
Human burial of the Sung-tse phase at Chang-ling-shan, Wu-hsien, Kiangsu
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "WWTLTK," 6, 1982, p. 26
Human burial of the Sung-tse phase at...
Human burial of the Sung-tse phase at Chang-ling-shan, Wu-hsien, Kiangsu
Description: Reconstruction of the Chiang-chai village
Reconstruction of the Chiang-chai village
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "Shih Hsing-pang, "Pan-p'o shih-tsu kung-she," 1979, fig. 2
Reconstruction of the Chiang-chai...
Reconstruction of the Chiang-chai village
Description: Incised symbols on Ta-wen-k'ou pottery
Incised symbols on Ta-wen-k'ou pottery
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "Ta-wen-k'ou," 1974, fig. 94
Incised symbols on Ta-wen-k'ou pottery
Incised symbols on Ta-wen-k'ou pottery
Description: Radiocarbon profile of the Kansu-Chinghai phases of the Yang-shao Culture
Radiocarbon profile of the Kansu-Chinghai phases of the Yang-shao Culture
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
Radiocarbon profile of the...
Radiocarbon profile of the Kansu-Chinghai phases of the Yang-shao Culture
Description: Reconstructed house types at the Yang-shao Culture site at Pan-p'o
Reconstructed house types at the Yang-shao Culture site at Pan-p'o
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "Hsi-an Pan-p'o," 1963
Reconstructed house types at the...
Reconstructed house types at the Yang-shao Culture site at Pan-p'o
Description: Jade tortoise shell from Site II, Sector 1, M21, Jianping Niuheliang, Liaoning...
Jade tortoise shell from Site II, Sector 1, M21, Jianping Niuheliang, Liaoning province
Posted by:John Carlson
Mar 01
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator roleArtist
Creation datec. 4000–2700 BC
Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object
MaterialsNephrite (Jade)
LocationSite II, Sector 1, M21,
Jade tortoise shell from Site II, Sector...
Jade tortoise shell from Site II, Sector 1, M21, Jianping Niuheliang, Liaoning province
Description: Human burials of the Ma-chia-pang phase at Yü-tun, Ch'ang-chou, Kiangsu
Human burials of the Ma-chia-pang phase at Yü-tun, Ch'ang-chou, Kiangsu
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "KK," 1978, no. 4, p. 227
Human burials of the Ma-chia-pang phase...
Human burials of the Ma-chia-pang phase at Yü-tun, Ch'ang-chou, Kiangsu
Description: Fragment of a copper vessel (possibly a "kuei" tripod) at...
Fragment of a copper vessel (possibly a "kuei" tripod) at Wang-ch'eng-kang
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator rolePotter/Ceramicist
Object typeContainer
MaterialsCopper
LocationFrom "WW," 1983, no. 3, p. 14
Fragment of a copper vessel (possibly a...
Fragment of a copper vessel (possibly a "kuei" tripod) at Wang-ch'eng-kang
Description: Plan of the Lung-shan Culture cemetery at Ch'eng-tzu
Plan of the Lung-shan Culture cemetery at Ch'eng-tzu
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationFrom "KKHP," 1980, no. 3, p. 332
Plan of the Lung-shan Culture cemetery...
Plan of the Lung-shan Culture cemetery at Ch'eng-tzu
Description: Principal pottery types of the four clusters of P'ei-li-kang and related cultures
Principal pottery types of the four clusters of P'ei-li-kang and related cultures
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
Principal pottery types of the four...
Principal pottery types of the four clusters of P'ei-li-kang and related cultures
Description: Pottery types at Ma-ch'iao
Pottery types at Ma-ch'iao
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "KKHP," 1978, no. 1., pp. 129-31
Pottery types at Ma-ch'iao
Pottery types at Ma-ch'iao
Description: Map showing distribution of Cheng-chou phase sites of the Shang civilization
Map showing distribution of Cheng-chou phase sites of the Shang civilization
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationFrom K.C. Chang, "Shang Civilization," 1980, fig. 84
Map showing distribution of Cheng-chou...
Map showing distribution of Cheng-chou phase sites of the Shang civilization
Description: Jade cong, detail of man-animal motif
Jade cong, detail of man-animal motif
Posted by:John Carlson
Mar 01
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator roleArtist
Creation datec. 3000–2000 BC
Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object
MaterialsNephrite (Jade)
LocationYuhang Fanshan M12
Jade cong, detail of man-animal motif
Jade cong, detail of man-animal motif
Description: Secondary burials at the Yang-shao Culture cemetery at Shih-chia, Wei-nan, Shensi
Secondary burials at the Yang-shao Culture cemetery at Shih-chia, Wei-nan, Shensi
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleOther
Object typeOther
LocationFrom "KK," 1978, no. 1, pl. 12
Secondary burials at the Yang-shao...
Secondary burials at the Yang-shao Culture cemetery at Shih-chia, Wei-nan, Shensi
Description: Stratigraphy at Kuan-miao-shan, Chih-chiang, Hupei
Stratigraphy at Kuan-miao-shan, Chih-chiang, Hupei
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationFrom "KK," 1983, no. 1, p. 18
Stratigraphy at Kuan-miao-shan,...
Stratigraphy at Kuan-miao-shan, Chih-chiang, Hupei
Description: Stone (a–m) and bone (n–q) implements from Hua-wo in Ch'i-hsien, Honan
Stone (a–m) and bone (n–q) implements from Hua-wo in Ch'i-hsien, Honan
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "KK," 1981, no. 3, p. 280
Stone (a–m) and bone (n–q)...
Stone (a–m) and bone (n–q) implements from Hua-wo in Ch'i-hsien, Honan
Description: Pottery types of the Ch'ing-lung-ch'üan III Culture
Pottery types of the Ch'ing-lung-ch'üan III Culture
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom Li Wen-Chieh, "CKHNL," 2, 1982, p. 15
Pottery types of the...
Pottery types of the Ch'ing-lung-ch'üan III Culture
Description: Partial plan of the Ta-ho-ts'un site, excavation area 1, west
Partial plan of the Ta-ho-ts'un site, excavation area 1, west
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationFrom "KKHP," 1979, no. 3, p. 313
Partial plan of the Ta-ho-ts'un site,...
Partial plan of the Ta-ho-ts'un site, excavation area 1, west
Description: Pottery types of the Pei-hsin phase
Pottery types of the Pei-hsin phase
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "KKHP," 1984, no. 2
Pottery types of the Pei-hsin phase
Pottery types of the Pei-hsin phase
Description: Human burials at Ta-wen-k'ou
Human burials at Ta-wen-k'ou
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleOther
Object typeOther
LocationFrom "Ta-wen-k'ou," 1974, pl. 18
Human burials at Ta-wen-k'ou
Human burials at Ta-wen-k'ou
Description: Artifacts of the Shih-hsia Culture
Artifacts of the Shih-hsia Culture
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "Hsin Chung-kuo ti k'ao-ku fa-hsien ho yen-chiu," 1984, fig. 51
Artifacts of the Shih-hsia Culture
Artifacts of the Shih-hsia Culture
Description: Burial no. 457 at Yuan-chün-miao
Burial no. 457 at Yuan-chün-miao
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationFrom "Yuan-chün-miao Yang-shao mu-ti," 1983, p. 17
Burial no. 457 at Yuan-chün-miao
Burial no. 457 at Yuan-chün-miao
Description: Polished and perforated turtle shells at Ta-tun-tzu, P'i-hsien, Kiangsu
Polished and perforated turtle shells at Ta-tun-tzu, P'i-hsien, Kiangsu
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "KKHP," 1964, no. 2, p. 29
Polished and perforated turtle shells at...
Polished and perforated turtle shells at Ta-tun-tzu, P'i-hsien, Kiangsu
Description: P'an-lung-ch'eng bronze vessels (bottom) compared with similar types from Liu-li-ko,...
P'an-lung-ch'eng bronze vessels (bottom) compared with similar types from Liu-li-ko, Huei-hsien (top) and Chang-chou (center)
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
MaterialsBronze
LocationFrom K.C. Chang, "Shang Civilization," 1980, fig. 80
P'an-lung-ch'eng bronze vessels (bottom)...
P'an-lung-ch'eng bronze vessels (bottom) compared with similar types from Liu-li-ko, Huei-hsien (top) and Chang-chou (center)
Description: Human sacrificial pit at Wang-ch'eng-kang
Human sacrificial pit at Wang-ch'eng-kang
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleOther
Object typeOther
LocationFrom "WW," 1983, no. 3, p. 15 and pl. 1
Human sacrificial pit at...
Human sacrificial pit at Wang-ch'eng-kang
Description: Shang period tomb at Su-fu-t'un, Yi-tu, Shantung
Shang period tomb at Su-fu-t'un, Yi-tu, Shantung
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
Shang period tomb at Su-fu-t'un, Yi-tu,...
Shang period tomb at Su-fu-t'un, Yi-tu, Shantung
Description: Underground profile of the Ho-mu-tu site
Underground profile of the Ho-mu-tu site
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationFrom "KKHP," 1978, no. 1, p. 42
Underground profile of the Ho-mu-tu site
Underground profile of the Ho-mu-tu site
Description: Reconstruction of bone hoes hafted to wooden handles
Reconstruction of bone hoes hafted to wooden handles
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom Mou Yung-hang, "CKHNL," 1, 1980, p. 99
Reconstruction of bone hoes hafted to...
Reconstruction of bone hoes hafted to wooden handles
Description: Layout of the tombs in the Yuan-chün-miao cemetery
Layout of the tombs in the Yuan-chün-miao cemetery
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationFrom "Yuan-chün-miao Yang-shao mu-ti," 1983, fig. 6
Layout of the tombs in the...
Layout of the tombs in the Yuan-chün-miao cemetery
Description: Artifacts of the Liang-chu Culture
Artifacts of the Liang-chu Culture
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom Wang Tsun-kuo, "CKHNL," 1, 1980, p. 117
Artifacts of the Liang-chu Culture
Artifacts of the Liang-chu Culture
Description: Evidence of violence at the Lung-shan Culture site at Chien-kou, in Han-tan, Hopei
Evidence of violence at the Lung-shan Culture site at Chien-kou, in Han-tan, Hopei
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleOther
Object typeOther
Evidence of violence at the Lung-shan...
Evidence of violence at the Lung-shan Culture site at Chien-kou, in Han-tan, Hopei
Description: Map showing traditional Shang Dynasty capitals
Map showing traditional Shang Dynasty capitals
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
Map showing traditional Shang Dynasty...
Map showing traditional Shang Dynasty capitals
Description: Five stages of Western Chou pottery at Shao-ch'en, Fu-feng, Shensi
Five stages of Western Chou pottery at Shao-ch'en, Fu-feng, Shensi
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "WW," 1981, no. 3, p. 20
Five stages of Western Chou pottery at...
Five stages of Western Chou pottery at Shao-ch'en, Fu-feng, Shensi
Description: Shell, tooth, and bone ornaments and probable use of bone pin as woman's headdress
Shell, tooth, and bone ornaments and probable use of bone pin as woman's headdress
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "Yuan-chün-miao Yang-shao mu-ti," 1983, p. 42
Shell, tooth, and bone ornaments and...
Shell, tooth, and bone ornaments and probable use of bone pin as woman's headdress
Description: Palatial Foundation, no. 2, at Erh-li-t’ou, Yen-shih, Honan
Palatial Foundation, no. 2, at Erh-li-t’ou, Yen-shih, Honan
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
Palatial Foundation, no. 2, at...
Palatial Foundation, no. 2, at Erh-li-t’ou, Yen-shih, Honan
Description: Map showing Erlitou palace compound (Area V) with locations of bronze-casting and...
Map showing Erlitou palace compound (Area V) with locations of bronze-casting and turquoise workshops (Area IV)
Posted by:John Carlson
Mar 01
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
Map showing Erlitou palace compound...
Map showing Erlitou palace compound (Area V) with locations of bronze-casting and turquoise workshops (Area IV)
Description: Pottery of Hsin-tien Culture phase B, Kansu
Pottery of Hsin-tien Culture phase B, Kansu
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator rolePotter/Ceramicist
Object typeContainer
LocationFrom 'KKHP," 1957, no. 2, p. 32
Pottery of Hsin-tien Culture phase B,...
Pottery of Hsin-tien Culture phase B, Kansu
Description: Plan and cross-section of house floor F-2 at Eh-kou, Mi-hsien, Honan
Plan and cross-section of house floor F-2 at Eh-kou, Mi-hsien, Honan
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationFrom," KKHCK," 1, 1981, p. 4
Plan and cross-section of house floor...
Plan and cross-section of house floor F-2 at Eh-kou, Mi-hsien, Honan
Description: Map showing major sites of the northern Honan–southern Hopei phase of the...
Map showing major sites of the northern Honan–southern Hopei phase of the Yang-shao Culture
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
Map showing major sites of the northern...
Map showing major sites of the northern Honan–southern Hopei phase of the Yang-shao Culture
Description: Sacrificial burials in royal tomb no. 1001 at Hsi-pei-kang, An-yang
Sacrificial burials in royal tomb no. 1001 at Hsi-pei-kang, An-yang
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleOther
Object typeOther
LocationFrom Liang Ssu-yung and Kao Ch'u-hsun, "Hsi-pei-kang 1001 ta mu," 1962, pls. 28-29
Sacrificial burials in royal tomb no....
Sacrificial burials in royal tomb no. 1001 at Hsi-pei-kang, An-yang
Description: Drawing of a jade blade fragment showing kneeling figure with forked blade
Drawing of a jade blade fragment showing kneeling figure with forked blade
Posted by:John Carlson
Mar 01
Creator roleIllustrator
Creation datec. 1700 BC
Object typeIllustration
MaterialsNephrite (Jade)
LocationChengdu
Drawing of a jade blade fragment showing...
Drawing of a jade blade fragment showing kneeling figure with forked blade
Description: A double burial at Ch'in-wei-chia, Lin-hsia, Kansu
A double burial at Ch'in-wei-chia, Lin-hsia, Kansu
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleOther
Object typeOther
LocationFrom "KK," 1964, no. 6, pl. 1
A double burial at Ch'in-wei-chia,...
A double burial at Ch'in-wei-chia, Lin-hsia, Kansu
Description: Inscribed turtle shell left by Shang Dynasty diviners
Inscribed turtle shell left by Shang Dynasty diviners
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator roleSculptor
Object typeSculpture
Inscribed turtle shell left by Shang...
Inscribed turtle shell left by Shang Dynasty diviners
Description: Animal-shaped pottery vessel from San-li-ho, Chiao-hsien, Shantung
Animal-shaped pottery vessel from San-li-ho, Chiao-hsien, Shantung
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator rolePotter/Ceramicist
Object typeContainer
LocationFrom "KK," 1977, no. 4
Animal-shaped pottery vessel from...
Animal-shaped pottery vessel from San-li-ho, Chiao-hsien, Shantung
Description: Pottery jar and millet grains from Pan-p'o, Sian, Shensi
Pottery jar and millet grains from Pan-p'o, Sian, Shensi
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator rolePotter/Ceramicist
Object typeContainer
LocationFrom "Hsi-an Pan-p'o," 1982, fig. 27
Pottery jar and millet grains from...
Pottery jar and millet grains from Pan-p'o, Sian, Shensi
Description: Radiocarbon profile of Tz'u-shan, P'ei-li-kang, and related cultures
Radiocarbon profile of Tz'u-shan, P'ei-li-kang, and related cultures
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
Radiocarbon profile of Tz'u-shan,...
Radiocarbon profile of Tz'u-shan, P'ei-li-kang, and related cultures
Description: Radiocarbon profile of the middle Yellow River valley Lung-shan Culture
Radiocarbon profile of the middle Yellow River valley Lung-shan Culture
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
Radiocarbon profile of the middle Yellow...
Radiocarbon profile of the middle Yellow River valley Lung-shan Culture
Description: Jade bracelet with mask image
Jade bracelet with mask image
Posted by:John Carlson
Mar 01
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator roleArtist
Creation datec. 4000–2700 BC
Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object
MaterialsNephrite (Jade)
LocationWuxian Zhanglingshan M4, Jiangsu
Jade bracelet with mask image
Jade bracelet with mask image
Description: Baked-mud pregnant female figure, Kazuo Dongshanzui, Liaoning province
Baked-mud pregnant female figure, Kazuo Dongshanzui, Liaoning province
Posted by:John Carlson
Mar 01
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator roleArtist
Creation datec. 4000–3000 BC
Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object
MaterialsBaked mud
DimensionsH 5.8 cm.
Baked-mud pregnant female figure, Kazuo...
Baked-mud pregnant female figure, Kazuo Dongshanzui, Liaoning province
Description: Radiocarbon profile of the Wei-shui and Fen-ho phases of the Yang-shao Culture
Radiocarbon profile of the Wei-shui and Fen-ho phases of the Yang-shao Culture
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
Radiocarbon profile of the Wei-shui and...
Radiocarbon profile of the Wei-shui and Fen-ho phases of the Yang-shao Culture
Description: Hierarchy of interactive units within the Chinese interaction sphere
Hierarchy of interactive units within the Chinese interaction sphere
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
Hierarchy of interactive units within...
Hierarchy of interactive units within the Chinese interaction sphere
Description: Human burials of the Lung-shan Culture at Tung-hsia-feng, Hsia-hsien, Shansi
Human burials of the Lung-shan Culture at Tung-hsia-feng, Hsia-hsien, Shansi
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationFrom "KKHP," 1983, no. 1, p. 66
Human burials of the Lung-shan Culture...
Human burials of the Lung-shan Culture at Tung-hsia-feng, Hsia-hsien, Shansi
Description: Radiocarbon profile of the major earlier Neolithic sites in the north
Radiocarbon profile of the major earlier Neolithic sites in the north
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
Radiocarbon profile of the major earlier...
Radiocarbon profile of the major earlier Neolithic sites in the north
Description: Stamped-earth floor with stone post bases of a Shang house at Hsiao-t'un, An-yang
Stamped-earth floor with stone post bases of a Shang house at Hsiao-t'un, An-yang
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
LocationFrom Shih Chang-ju, "Yin-hsu chien-chu yi-ts'un," 1959 pl. 9
Stamped-earth floor with stone post...
Stamped-earth floor with stone post bases of a Shang house at Hsiao-t'un, An-yang
Description: Inscribed bamboo slips from Lei-ku-tun, Sui-hsien, Hupei
Inscribed bamboo slips from Lei-ku-tun, Sui-hsien, Hupei
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator roleOther
Object typeOther
LocationFrom "Sui-hsien Tseng-hou Yi mu," 1980, fig. 108
Inscribed bamboo slips from Lei-ku-tun,...
Inscribed bamboo slips from Lei-ku-tun, Sui-hsien, Hupei
Description: Palatial Foundation, no. 1, at Erh-li-t’ou, Yen-shih, Honan
Palatial Foundation, no. 1, at Erh-li-t’ou, Yen-shih, Honan
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
Palatial Foundation, no. 1, at...
Palatial Foundation, no. 1, at Erh-li-t’ou, Yen-shih, Honan
Description: Geometric potsherds at Wu-ch'eng
Geometric potsherds at Wu-ch'eng
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator rolePotter/Ceramicist
Object typeContainer
LocationFrom "WW," 1975, no. 7, pp. 62-64
Geometric potsherds at Wu-ch'eng
Geometric potsherds at Wu-ch'eng
Description: Bone artifacts from the Yang-shao site at Pan p'o
Bone artifacts from the Yang-shao site at Pan p'o
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "His-an Pan-p'o," 1963
Bone artifacts from the Yang-shao site...
Bone artifacts from the Yang-shao site at Pan p'o
Description: Pottery, bone, and stone artifacts from Fu-ho-kou-men, Pa-lin Left Banner, Inner...
Pottery, bone, and stone artifacts from Fu-ho-kou-men, Pa-lin Left Banner, Inner Mongolia
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "KK," 1964, no. 1, pp. 2, 4, pl. 1
Pottery, bone, and stone artifacts from...
Pottery, bone, and stone artifacts from Fu-ho-kou-men, Pa-lin Left Banner, Inner Mongolia
Description: Shang house floors at the site of Hsiao-min-t'un, An-yang
Shang house floors at the site of Hsiao-min-t'un, An-yang
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
Shang house floors at the site of...
Shang house floors at the site of Hsiao-min-t'un, An-yang
Description: Disk with incised glyph, detail
Disk with incised glyph, detail
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator rolePotter/Ceramicist
Creation datec. 3300–2250 BC
Object typeReligious / Ritual / Ceremonial Object
MaterialsJade (nephrite)
LocationFreer Gallery of Art, Washington, DC
https://archive.asia.si.edu/publications/jades/object.php?q=F1917.348
Accession numberF1917.348
Disk with incised glyph, detail
Disk with incised glyph, detail
Description: Wooden artifacts at Ho-mu-tu
Wooden artifacts at Ho-mu-tu
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "KKHP," 1978, no. 1, pp. 61, 63
Wooden artifacts at Ho-mu-tu
Wooden artifacts at Ho-mu-tu
Description: Jades from Hung-shan Culture sites
Jades from Hung-shan Culture sites
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "WW," 1984, no. 6, pp. 6, 13, 14
Jades from Hung-shan Culture sites
Jades from Hung-shan Culture sites
Description: Fragment of lacquerware with engraved designs at Erh-li-t'ou
Fragment of lacquerware with engraved designs at Erh-li-t'ou
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "KK," 1983, no. 3, p. 203
Fragment of lacquerware with engraved...
Fragment of lacquerware with engraved designs at Erh-li-t'ou
Description: Ma-ch’ang phase burial M-564 at Liu-wan, Lo-tu, Chinghai
Ma-ch’ang phase burial M-564 at Liu-wan, Lo-tu, Chinghai
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator rolePotter/Ceramicist
Object typeContainer
LocationFrom "Ch'ing-hai Liu-wan," 1984, fig. 38A
Ma-ch’ang phase burial M-564 at...
Ma-ch’ang phase burial M-564 at Liu-wan, Lo-tu, Chinghai
Description: House floor F-1 at Chiang-chai
House floor F-1 at Chiang-chai
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationFrom "KK," 1975, no. 5, p. 281
House floor F-1 at Chiang-chai
House floor F-1 at Chiang-chai
Description: Two groups of Western Chou pottery vessels at Cheng-chia-p'o (above) and Liu-chia...
Two groups of Western Chou pottery vessels at Cheng-chia-p'o (above) and Liu-chia (below)
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "WW," 1984, no. 7, pp. 5, 9, 22
Two groups of Western Chou pottery...
Two groups of Western Chou pottery vessels at Cheng-chia-p'o (above) and Liu-chia (below)
Description: Burial no. 7 at Chiang-chai
Burial no. 7 at Chiang-chai
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationFrom "KK," 1973, no. 3, p. 139
Burial no. 7 at Chiang-chai
Burial no. 7 at Chiang-chai
Description: Major types of polished and semipolished stone implements found at Eh-kou, Mi-hsien,...
Major types of polished and semipolished stone implements found at Eh-kou, Mi-hsien, Honan
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeillustration
LocationFrom "KKHCK," 1, 1981, p. 16
Major types of polished and semipolished...
Major types of polished and semipolished stone implements found at Eh-kou, Mi-hsien, Honan
Description: Animal face and bird designs on Liang-chu Culture ts'ung from Fu-ch'üan-shan,...
Animal face and bird designs on Liang-chu Culture ts'ung from Fu-ch'üan-shan, Shanghai
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator rolePotter/Ceramicist
Object typeContainer
LocationFrom "WW," 1984, no. 2, p. 2
Animal face and bird designs on...
Animal face and bird designs on Liang-chu Culture ts'ung from Fu-ch'üan-shan, Shanghai
Description: Major sites of the Kansu-Chinghai phases of the Yang-shao Culture
Major sites of the Kansu-Chinghai phases of the Yang-shao Culture
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
Major sites of the Kansu-Chinghai phases...
Major sites of the Kansu-Chinghai phases of the Yang-shao Culture
Description: Bone hoes at Ho-mu-tu
Bone hoes at Ho-mu-tu
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "KKHP," 1978, no. 1, p. 55
Bone hoes at Ho-mu-tu
Bone hoes at Ho-mu-tu
Description: Stone-cist burial showing seven jades in situ, Site V, M1, Jianping Niuheliang,...
Stone-cist burial showing seven jades in situ, Site V, M1, Jianping Niuheliang, Liaoning province
Posted by:John Carlson
Mar 01
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator roleArtist
Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object
MaterialsNephrite (Jade)
LocationSite V, M1, Jianping
Stone-cist burial showing seven jades in...
Stone-cist burial showing seven jades in situ, Site V, M1, Jianping Niuheliang, Liaoning province
Description: Remains of wooden structures at Lo-chia-chiao, T'ung-hsiang, Chekiang
Remains of wooden structures at Lo-chia-chiao, T'ung-hsiang, Chekiang
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "Chekiang-sheng Wen-wu K'ao-ku Suo Hsueh-k'an," 1981, p. 25
Remains of wooden structures at...
Remains of wooden structures at Lo-chia-chiao, T'ung-hsiang, Chekiang
Description: Large tomb at T'ao-ssu
Large tomb at T'ao-ssu
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationFrom "KK," 1983, no. 1, p. 34
Large tomb at T'ao-ssu
Large tomb at T'ao-ssu
Description: Pottery types at Erh-li-t'ou
Pottery types at Erh-li-t'ou
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "Hsin Chung-kuo ti k'ao-ku fa-hsien ho yen-chiu," 1984, fig. 57
Pottery types at Erh-li-t'ou
Pottery types at Erh-li-t'ou
Description: Wooden artifacts at T'ao-ssu
Wooden artifacts at T'ao-ssu
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "KK," 1983, no. 1, pp. 37-38
Wooden artifacts at T'ao-ssu
Wooden artifacts at T'ao-ssu
Description: Ceramic types of the various prehistoric cultures of Shantung
Ceramic types of the various prehistoric cultures of Shantung
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "WW," 1982, no. 10, p. 47
Ceramic types of the various prehistoric...
Ceramic types of the various prehistoric cultures of Shantung
Description: Jade cong
Jade cong
Posted by:John Carlson
Mar 01
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator roleArtist
Creation datec. 3000–2000 BC
Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object
MaterialsNephrite (Jade)
LocationYuhang Fanshan M12
Jade cong
Jade cong
Description: Clay imitation of a stone ax mounted on a wooden handle, from Ch'ing-tun, Hai-an,...
Clay imitation of a stone ax mounted on a wooden handle, from Ch'ing-tun, Hai-an, Kiangsu
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "KKHP," no. 2, p. 155
Clay imitation of a stone ax mounted on...
Clay imitation of a stone ax mounted on a wooden handle, from Ch'ing-tun, Hai-an, Kiangsu
Description: Fabric impressions on pottery (left) and remains of millet (right) at the Ch'i-chia...
Fabric impressions on pottery (left) and remains of millet (right) at the Ch'i-chia Culture site at Ta-ho-ching, Kansu
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator rolePotter/Ceramicist
Object typeContainer
LocationFrom "KKHP," 1974, no. 2, pl. 6
Fabric impressions on pottery (left) and...
Fabric impressions on pottery (left) and remains of millet (right) at the Ch'i-chia Culture site at Ta-ho-ching, Kansu
Description: Part of the Yang-shao Culture cemetery at Yuan-chün-miao, in Hua-hsien, Shensi
Part of the Yang-shao Culture cemetery at Yuan-chün-miao, in Hua-hsien, Shensi
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleOther
Object typeOther
LocationFrom "Yuan-chün-miao Yang-shao mu-ti," 1983, pl. 5
Part of the Yang-shao Culture cemetery...
Part of the Yang-shao Culture cemetery at Yuan-chün-miao, in Hua-hsien, Shensi
Description: Lung-shan Culture burial no. M-32 and its pottery vessels at Ch'eng-tzu, Chu-ch'eng,...
Lung-shan Culture burial no. M-32 and its pottery vessels at Ch'eng-tzu, Chu-ch'eng, Shantung
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "KKHP," 1980, no. 3, p. 351
Lung-shan Culture burial no. M-32 and...
Lung-shan Culture burial no. M-32 and its pottery vessels at Ch'eng-tzu, Chu-ch'eng, Shantung
Description: Human burials M-7 at Hsin-k'ai-liu on Lake Khanka
Human burials M-7 at Hsin-k'ai-liu on Lake Khanka
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationFrom "KKHP," 1979, no. 4, p. 494
Human burials M-7 at Hsin-k'ai-liu on...
Human burials M-7 at Hsin-k'ai-liu on Lake Khanka
Description: House floor at the Ta-hsi Culture site at Kuan-miao-shan
House floor at the Ta-hsi Culture site at Kuan-miao-shan
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationFrom "KK," 1983, no. 1, p. 22
House floor at the Ta-hsi Culture site...
House floor at the Ta-hsi Culture site at Kuan-miao-shan
Description: Pottery inscriptions at Wu-ch'eng
Pottery inscriptions at Wu-ch'eng
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator rolePotter/Ceramicist
Object typeContainer
Pottery inscriptions at Wu-ch'eng
Pottery inscriptions at Wu-ch'eng
Description: Jade disk with multidirectional curved slice marks
Jade disk with multidirectional curved slice marks
Posted by:John Carlson
Mar 01
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator roleArtist
Creation datec. 3000–2000 BC
Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object
MaterialsNephrite (Jade)
LocationYuhang Yaoshan
Jade disk with multidirectional curved...
Jade disk with multidirectional curved slice marks
Description: Radiocarbon profile of the Ta-wen-k'ou Culture
Radiocarbon profile of the Ta-wen-k'ou Culture
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
Radiocarbon profile of the Ta-wen-k'ou...
Radiocarbon profile of the Ta-wen-k'ou Culture
Description: Radiocarbon profile of the Shantung Lung-shan Culture
Radiocarbon profile of the Shantung Lung-shan Culture
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
Radiocarbon profile of the Shantung...
Radiocarbon profile of the Shantung Lung-shan Culture
Description: Hung-shan Culture cemetery and tomb M-3 at Hu-t'ou-kou, in Fu-hsin, Liaoning
Hung-shan Culture cemetery and tomb M-3 at Hu-t'ou-kou, in Fu-hsin, Liaoning
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationFrom "WW," 1984, no. 6, pp. 1,3
Hung-shan Culture cemetery and tomb M-3...
Hung-shan Culture cemetery and tomb M-3 at Hu-t'ou-kou, in Fu-hsin, Liaoning
Description: Jades from Erh-li-t'ou
Jades from Erh-li-t'ou
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
MaterialsJade (nephrite)
Jades from Erh-li-t'ou
Jades from Erh-li-t'ou
Description: Burial no. M-3 with jades at Ssu-tun in Ch'ang-chou
Burial no. M-3 with jades at Ssu-tun in Ch'ang-chou
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleOther
Object typeOther
LocationFrom "KK," 1984, no. 2, pl. 2
Burial no. M-3 with jades at Ssu-tun in...
Burial no. M-3 with jades at Ssu-tun in Ch'ang-chou
Description: Fragment of a jade knife
Fragment of a jade knife
Posted by:John Carlson
Mar 01
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator roleArtist
Creation datec. 2000–1000 BC
Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object
MaterialsNephrite (Jade)
LocationShaanxi History
Fragment of a jade knife
Fragment of a jade knife
Description: Layout of the Yang-shao Culture village at Chiang-chai
Layout of the Yang-shao Culture village at Chiang-chai
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationFrom "Hsin Chung-kuo ti k'ao-ku fa-hsien ho yen-chiu," 1984, fig. 15
Layout of the Yang-shao Culture village...
Layout of the Yang-shao Culture village at Chiang-chai
Description: Human burials of the Sung-tse phase at Ts'ao-hsieh-shan, Wu-hsien, Kiangsu
Human burials of the Sung-tse phase at Ts'ao-hsieh-shan, Wu-hsien, Kiangsu
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "WWTLTK," 3, 1980, pp. 7-8
Human burials of the Sung-tse phase at...
Human burials of the Sung-tse phase at Ts'ao-hsieh-shan, Wu-hsien, Kiangsu
Description: Various clay objects at Lo-chia-chiao
Various clay objects at Lo-chia-chiao
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "Chekiang-sheng Wen-wu K'ao-ku Suo Hsueh-k'an," 1981, fig. 5
Various clay objects at Lo-chia-chiao
Various clay objects at Lo-chia-chiao
Description: Pottery decorations apparently derived from bronzes at Ma-ch'iao, Shanghai
Pottery decorations apparently derived from bronzes at Ma-ch'iao, Shanghai
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator rolePotter/Ceramicist
Object typeContainer
LocationFrom "KKHP," 1978, no. 1, p. 126
Pottery decorations apparently derived...
Pottery decorations apparently derived from bronzes at Ma-ch'iao, Shanghai
Description: Clay figurines of pigs found at P'ei-li-kang
Clay figurines of pigs found at P'ei-li-kang
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "KK," 1979, no. 3, p. 202
Clay figurines of pigs found at...
Clay figurines of pigs found at P'ei-li-kang
Description: Stone implements at Ho-mu-tu
Stone implements at Ho-mu-tu
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "KKHP," 1978, no. 1, p. 52
Stone implements at Ho-mu-tu
Stone implements at Ho-mu-tu
Description: Jade ts'ung, detail
Jade ts'ung, detail
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator roleSculptor
Object typeSculpture
MaterialsJade (nephrite)
LocationFrom "WW," 1984, no. 2, pl. 3
Jade ts'ung, detail
Jade ts'ung, detail
Description: Human and animal designs incised on pottery at Erh-li-t'ou
Human and animal designs incised on pottery at Erh-li-t'ou
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator rolePotter/Ceramicist
Object typeContainer
LocationFrom "KK," 1965, no. 5, pl. 3
Human and animal designs incised on...
Human and animal designs incised on pottery at Erh-li-t'ou
Description: Pottery types of the Lower Hsia-chia-tien Culture at Feng-hsia, Pei-p'iao
Pottery types of the Lower Hsia-chia-tien Culture at Feng-hsia, Pei-p'iao
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "CKHNL," 1, 1980, p. 166
Pottery types of the Lower...
Pottery types of the Lower Hsia-chia-tien Culture at Feng-hsia, Pei-p'iao
Description: Human burials at Ta-wen-k'ou
Human burials at Ta-wen-k'ou
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleOther
Object typeOther
LocationFrom "Ta-wen-k'ou," 1974, pl. 10
Human burials at Ta-wen-k'ou
Human burials at Ta-wen-k'ou
Description: Shang city walls in Cheng-chou
Shang city walls in Cheng-chou
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
Shang city walls in Cheng-chou
Shang city walls in Cheng-chou
Description: Plans of five P'ei-li-kang burials
Plans of five P'ei-li-kang burials
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationFrom "KKHP," 1984, no. 1, p. 28
Plans of five P'ei-li-kang burials
Plans of five P'ei-li-kang burials
Description: Clay figurines of humans and birds at Yao-kuan-chuang, Wei-fang
Clay figurines of humans and birds at Yao-kuan-chuang, Wei-fang
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "WWTLTK," 5, 1981, p. 34
Clay figurines of humans and birds at...
Clay figurines of humans and birds at Yao-kuan-chuang, Wei-fang
Description: Pottery types of the Ta-ssu-k'ung-ts'un phase
Pottery types of the Ta-ssu-k'ung-ts'un phase
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
Pottery types of the Ta-ssu-k'ung-ts'un...
Pottery types of the Ta-ssu-k'ung-ts'un phase
Description: Disk with incised glyph, detail
Disk with incised glyph, detail
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator rolePotter/Ceramicist
Creation datec. 3300–2250 BC
Object typeReligious / Ritual / Ceremonial Object
MaterialsJade (nephrite)
LocationFreer Gallery of Art, Washington, DC
https://archive.asia.si.edu/publications/jades/object.php?q=F1917.346
Accession numberF1917.346
Disk with incised glyph, detail
Disk with incised glyph, detail
Description: Pottery types of the eastern Honan phase of Lung-shan Culture
Pottery types of the eastern Honan phase of Lung-shan Culture
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
Pottery types of the eastern Honan phase...
Pottery types of the eastern Honan phase of Lung-shan Culture
Description: Pottery types of the Ma-chia-pang phase at Lo-chia-chiao and other sites
Pottery types of the Ma-chia-pang phase at Lo-chia-chiao and other sites
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
Pottery types of the Ma-chia-pang phase...
Pottery types of the Ma-chia-pang phase at Lo-chia-chiao and other sites
Description: Pottery types at Wu-ch'eng, Ch'ing-chiang, Kiangsi
Pottery types at Wu-ch'eng, Ch'ing-chiang, Kiangsi
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
Pottery types at Wu-ch'eng,...
Pottery types at Wu-ch'eng, Ch'ing-chiang, Kiangsi
Description: Samples of Ho-mu-tu art
Samples of Ho-mu-tu art
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "WW," 1980, no. 5, p. 10
Samples of Ho-mu-tu art
Samples of Ho-mu-tu art
Description: View of graves on top of Yaoshan, 1987
View of graves on top of Yaoshan, 1987
Posted by:John Carlson
Mar 01
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeEarthwork/Landscape Art
LocationYaoshan Mountain, China
View of graves on top of Yaoshan, 1987
View of graves on top of Yaoshan, 1987
Description: Excavated area of the Eh-kou site in Mi-hsien, Honan
Excavated area of the Eh-kou site in Mi-hsien, Honan
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationFrom "KKHCK," 1, 1981, p. 2
Excavated area of the Eh-kou site in...
Excavated area of the Eh-kou site in Mi-hsien, Honan
Description: Stone implements from Hsin-lo
Stone implements from Hsin-lo
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "KKHP," 1985, no. 2, p. 219
Stone implements from Hsin-lo
Stone implements from Hsin-lo
Description: Stone mortar and pestle (above) and sickle (below) found at Sha-wo-li, Hsin-cheng,...
Stone mortar and pestle (above) and sickle (below) found at Sha-wo-li, Hsin-cheng, Honan
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
Stone mortar and pestle (above) and...
Stone mortar and pestle (above) and sickle (below) found at Sha-wo-li, Hsin-cheng, Honan
Description: Stone implements from the Yang-shao Culture site at Pan-p'o, Sian
Stone implements from the Yang-shao Culture site at Pan-p'o, Sian
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "Hsi-an Pan-p'o," 1963
Stone implements from the Yang-shao...
Stone implements from the Yang-shao Culture site at Pan-p'o, Sian
Description: Plans of five P'ei-li-kang burials
Plans of five P'ei-li-kang burials
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationFrom "KKHP," 1984, no. 1, p. 28
Plans of five P'ei-li-kang burials
Plans of five P'ei-li-kang burials
Description: Reconstructions of houses of the Pan-shan phase at Ch'ing-kang-ch'a, Kansu
Reconstructions of houses of the Pan-shan phase at Ch'ing-kang-ch'a, Kansu
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationFrom "KKHCK," 2, 1982, pp. 12-13
Reconstructions of houses of the...
Reconstructions of houses of the Pan-shan phase at Ch'ing-kang-ch'a, Kansu
Description: Plans and cross-sections of three pottery kilns unearthed at Ssu-leng-shan,...
Plans and cross-sections of three pottery kilns unearthed at Ssu-leng-shan, Hsiao-ho-yen, Ao-han Banner
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationFrom "WW," 1977, no. 12, p. 3
Plans and cross-sections of three...
Plans and cross-sections of three pottery kilns unearthed at Ssu-leng-shan, Hsiao-ho-yen, Ao-han Banner
Description: Stone implements of the Hung-shan Culture at Hsi-shui-ch'üan, Ch'ih-feng
Stone implements of the Hung-shan Culture at Hsi-shui-ch'üan, Ch'ih-feng
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "KKHP," 1982, no. 2, pp. 187, 189
Stone implements of the Hung-shan...
Stone implements of the Hung-shan Culture at Hsi-shui-ch'üan, Ch'ih-feng
Description: Drawing showing jade cong in situ, Wujin Sidun M3, Jiangsu province
Drawing showing jade cong in situ, Wujin Sidun M3, Jiangsu province
Posted by:John Carlson
Mar 01
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
MaterialsNephrite (Jade)
LocationWujin Sidun
Drawing showing jade cong in situ, Wujin...
Drawing showing jade cong in situ, Wujin Sidun M3, Jiangsu province
Description: Burial no. 9 and its pottery vessels at Ta-wen-k'ou
Burial no. 9 and its pottery vessels at Ta-wen-k'ou
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationFrom "Ta-wen-k'ou," 1974, fig. 14
Burial no. 9 and its pottery vessels at...
Burial no. 9 and its pottery vessels at Ta-wen-k'ou
Description: Radiocarbon profile of the Ho-mu-tu site
Radiocarbon profile of the Ho-mu-tu site
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
Radiocarbon profile of the Ho-mu-tu site
Radiocarbon profile of the Ho-mu-tu site
Description: Burial pits 1 and 2 at Heng-chen ts'un, in Hua-yin, Shensi
Burial pits 1 and 2 at Heng-chen ts'un, in Hua-yin, Shensi
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationFrom "KKHCK," 4, 1984, p. 6
Burial pits 1 and 2 at Heng-chen ts'un,...
Burial pits 1 and 2 at Heng-chen ts'un, in Hua-yin, Shensi
Description: Radiocarbon profile of the Ta-hsi and Ch'ü-chia-ling Cultures
Radiocarbon profile of the Ta-hsi and Ch'ü-chia-ling Cultures
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
Radiocarbon profile of the Ta-hsi and...
Radiocarbon profile of the Ta-hsi and Ch'ü-chia-ling Cultures
Description: Pottery types of the Yüeh-shih phase in Shantung
Pottery types of the Yüeh-shih phase in Shantung
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "KKHP," 1984, no. 1, p. 20
Pottery types of the Yüeh-shih...
Pottery types of the Yüeh-shih phase in Shantung
Description: Shang city walls in Yen-shih
Shang city walls in Yen-shih
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
Shang city walls in Yen-shih
Shang city walls in Yen-shih
Description: Stone (a–f, h), shell (g), and bone (i) implements at Ch'eng-tzu
Stone (a–f, h), shell (g), and bone (i) implements at Ch'eng-tzu
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "KKHP," 1980, no. 3, pp. 371, 373
Stone (a–f, h), shell (g), and...
Stone (a–f, h), shell (g), and bone (i) implements at Ch'eng-tzu
Description: Map showing major Erh-li-t'ou Culture sites and traditional Hsia Dynasty capitals
Map showing major Erh-li-t'ou Culture sites and traditional Hsia Dynasty capitals
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
Map showing major Erh-li-t'ou Culture...
Map showing major Erh-li-t'ou Culture sites and traditional Hsia Dynasty capitals
Description: Multiple jade bracelets in situ on arm of a buried individual
Multiple jade bracelets in situ on arm of a buried individual
Posted by:John Carlson
Mar 01
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator roleArtist
Creation datec. 1700 BC
Object typeReligious/Ritual/Ceremonial Object
MaterialsNephrite (Jade)
LocationRuicheng Qingliangsi
Multiple jade bracelets in situ on arm...
Multiple jade bracelets in situ on arm of a buried individual
Description: Radiocarbon profile of the early Neolithic cave sites in South China
Radiocarbon profile of the early Neolithic cave sites in South China
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
Radiocarbon profile of the early...
Radiocarbon profile of the early Neolithic cave sites in South China
Description: Stone implements of the Liang-chu Culture found in Yueh-ch'eng, Kiangsu
Stone implements of the Liang-chu Culture found in Yueh-ch'eng, Kiangsu
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "KK," 1982, no. 5, p. 467
Stone implements of the Liang-chu...
Stone implements of the Liang-chu Culture found in Yueh-ch'eng, Kiangsu
Description: Human burials at Ta-hsi, Wu-shan, Szechwan
Human burials at Ta-hsi, Wu-shan, Szechwan
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "KKHP," 1981, no. 4, pp. 464, 465
Human burials at Ta-hsi, Wu-shan,...
Human burials at Ta-hsi, Wu-shan, Szechwan
Description: Erected rocks at the center of a Shang burial site in Ch'iu-wan, Kiangsu
Erected rocks at the center of a Shang burial site in Ch'iu-wan, Kiangsu
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleOther
Object typeOther
LocationFrom "KK," 1973, no. 2, pl. 6
Erected rocks at the center of a Shang...
Erected rocks at the center of a Shang burial site in Ch'iu-wan, Kiangsu
Description: Painted potsherds of the Lower Hsia-chia-tien Culture at Feng-hsia, Pei-p'iao,...
Painted potsherds of the Lower Hsia-chia-tien Culture at Feng-hsia, Pei-p'iao, Liaoning
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "KK," 1976, no. 3, p. 208
Painted potsherds of the Lower...
Painted potsherds of the Lower Hsia-chia-tien Culture at Feng-hsia, Pei-p'iao, Liaoning
Description: Burial with jade and stone artifacts in situ
Burial with jade and stone artifacts in situ
Posted by:John Carlson
Mar 01
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeEarthwork/Landscape Art
MaterialsNephrite (Jade)
LocationHanshan Lingjiatan
Burial with jade and stone artifacts in...
Burial with jade and stone artifacts in situ
Description: Bone, tooth, and shell sickles at Ta-wen-k'ou
Bone, tooth, and shell sickles at Ta-wen-k'ou
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "Ta-wen-k'ou," 1974, fig. 33
Bone, tooth, and shell sickles at...
Bone, tooth, and shell sickles at Ta-wen-k'ou
Description: Eastern Han Dynasty pictorial carving at Wu Liang tz'u, in Chia-hsiang, Shantung
Eastern Han Dynasty pictorial carving at Wu Liang tz'u, in Chia-hsiang, Shantung
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleSculptor
Object typeSculpture
LocationFrom Jung Keng, "Han Wu Liang tz'u hua hsiang lu," 1936
Eastern Han Dynasty pictorial carving at...
Eastern Han Dynasty pictorial carving at Wu Liang tz'u, in Chia-hsiang, Shantung
Description: Radiocarbon profile of the Liang-chu Culture
Radiocarbon profile of the Liang-chu Culture
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
Radiocarbon profile of the Liang-chu...
Radiocarbon profile of the Liang-chu Culture
Description: Drawing of stone mounds at Site II, Jianping Niuheliang, Liaoning province
Drawing of stone mounds at Site II, Jianping Niuheliang, Liaoning province
Posted by:John Carlson
Mar 01
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator roleMapmaker
Creation datec. 4000–2700 BC
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
DimensionsE–W 150 × N–S 60 m.
Drawing of stone mounds at Site II,...
Drawing of stone mounds at Site II, Jianping Niuheliang, Liaoning province
Description: Radiocarbon profile of the Ma-chia-pang Culture
Radiocarbon profile of the Ma-chia-pang Culture
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
Radiocarbon profile of the Ma-chia-pang...
Radiocarbon profile of the Ma-chia-pang Culture
Description: Map showing major sites of the Hsin-lo, Hung-shan, and Fu-ho Cultures
Map showing major sites of the Hsin-lo, Hung-shan, and Fu-ho Cultures
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
Map showing major sites of the Hsin-lo,...
Map showing major sites of the Hsin-lo, Hung-shan, and Fu-ho Cultures
Description: Side view of stamped-earth layers of a Shang house floor at Hsiao-t'un, An-yang
Side view of stamped-earth layers of a Shang house floor at Hsiao-t'un, An-yang
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleArchitect
Object typeArchitecture
Side view of stamped-earth layers of a...
Side view of stamped-earth layers of a Shang house floor at Hsiao-t'un, An-yang
Description: Pottery types of the five stages of Western Chou tombs in Sian
Pottery types of the five stages of Western Chou tombs in Sian
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "Feng-shi fa-chueh pao-kao," 1962, fig. 86
Pottery types of the five stages of...
Pottery types of the five stages of Western Chou tombs in Sian
Description: Pottery of the T'ang-wang style, Kansu
Pottery of the T'ang-wang style, Kansu
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator rolePotter/Ceramicist
Object typeContainer
LocationFrom 'KKHP," 1957, no. 2, p. 33
Pottery of the T'ang-wang style, Kansu
Pottery of the T'ang-wang style, Kansu
Description: Burial no. 458 at Yuan-chün-miao
Burial no. 458 at Yuan-chün-miao
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationFrom "Yuan-chün-miao Yang-shao mu-ti," 1983, fig. 8
Burial no. 458 at Yuan-chün-miao
Burial no. 458 at Yuan-chün-miao
Description: Polished stone hoes at Ta-wen-k'ou
Polished stone hoes at Ta-wen-k'ou
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "Ta-wen-k'ou," 1974, fig. 27
Polished stone hoes at Ta-wen-k'ou
Polished stone hoes at Ta-wen-k'ou
Description: Stratified worlds of Maya and Han China, as depicted in their mortuary art
Stratified worlds of Maya and Han China, as depicted in their mortuary art
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleOther
Object typeOther
Stratified worlds of Maya and Han China,...
Stratified worlds of Maya and Han China, as depicted in their mortuary art
Description: Shang period burial area at Ch'iu-wan, Hsu-chou, Kiangsu
Shang period burial area at Ch'iu-wan, Hsu-chou, Kiangsu
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
LocationFrom "KK," 1973, no. 2, p. 77
Shang period burial area at Ch'iu-wan,...
Shang period burial area at Ch'iu-wan, Hsu-chou, Kiangsu
Description: Bone artifacts at Ho-mu-tu
Bone artifacts at Ho-mu-tu
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "KKHP," 1978, no. 1, pp. 59-60
Bone artifacts at Ho-mu-tu
Bone artifacts at Ho-mu-tu
Description: Map showing Shang sites in An-yang, Honan
Map showing Shang sites in An-yang, Honan
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleMapmaker
Object typeMap/Plan/Diagram
Map showing Shang sites in An-yang,...
Map showing Shang sites in An-yang, Honan
Description: Human faces in the Yang-shao Culture
Human faces in the Yang-shao Culture
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleOther
Object typeOther
Human faces in the Yang-shao Culture
Human faces in the Yang-shao Culture
Description: Pottery types at the Lung-shan Culture site at T'ao-ssu, in Hsiang-fen, Shansi
Pottery types at the Lung-shan Culture site at T'ao-ssu, in Hsiang-fen, Shansi
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "KK," 1983, no. 1, p. 36
Pottery types at the Lung-shan Culture...
Pottery types at the Lung-shan Culture site at T'ao-ssu, in Hsiang-fen, Shansi
Description: Disk with incised glyph, detail
Disk with incised glyph, detail
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator rolePotter/Ceramicist
Creation datec. 3300–2250 BC
Object typeReligious / Ritual / Ceremonial Object
MaterialsJade (nephrite)
LocationFreer Gallery of Art, Washington, DC
https://archive.asia.si.edu/publications/jades/object.php?q=F1917.79
Accession numberF1917.79
Disk with incised glyph, detail
Disk with incised glyph, detail
Description: Flake implements (upper) and pebble implements (lower, except lower left, which is a...
Flake implements (upper) and pebble implements (lower, except lower left, which is a shell knife) from Li-yü-tsui
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "KK," 1983, no. 9, pp. 771-72
Flake implements (upper) and pebble...
Flake implements (upper) and pebble implements (lower, except lower left, which is a shell knife) from Li-yü-tsui
Description: Utilitarian pottery vessels at Pan-p'o
Utilitarian pottery vessels at Pan-p'o
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator rolePotter/Ceramicist
Object typeContainer
LocationFrom "Shih Hsing-pang, "Pan-p'o shih-tsu kung-she," 1979, fig. 14
Utilitarian pottery vessels at Pan-p'o
Utilitarian pottery vessels at Pan-p'o
Description: Stone "butterfly" (above) and ornaments at Ho-mu-tu
Stone "butterfly" (above) and ornaments at Ho-mu-tu
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator roleIllustrator
Object typeIllustration
LocationFrom "KKHP," 1978, no. 1, p. 53
Stone "butterfly" (above) and ornaments...
Stone "butterfly" (above) and ornaments at Ho-mu-tu
Description: Clay human figurines from Tung-shan-tsui
Clay human figurines from Tung-shan-tsui
Posted by:John Carlson
Aug 13
Creator nationality/cultureChinese
Creator roleSculptor
Object typeSculpture
LocationFrom "WW," 1984, no. 11, pl. 2
Clay human figurines from Tung-shan-tsui
Clay human figurines from Tung-shan-tsui

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