Eastern Zhou Dynasty

c. 1046–256 BCE

Decorative ceramic bowl with intricate black and orange patterns displayed on a white surface.

This period of warring kingdoms saw the flowering of philosophies like Confucianism, Daoism, and Legalism, and the flourishing of regional cultures.

Marquis Yi of Zeng’s Bells
Lacquer bowl, 3rd century BCE, Warring States Period, Seattle Asian Art Museum

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Important terms and concepts

Zhou dynasty

Filial piety

Lacquer

Bronze

Antlered and tongued sculpture

Important Names

Marquis Yi of Zeng

Chu State

Wooden carving of a stylized animal head with antlers, featuring intricate designs and patterns.

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