Han Dynasty

206 BCE–220 CE

Ancient ceramic model depicting a farmhouse and barnyard with animal figures, likely from a historical artifact collection.

One of the most powerful dynasties in Chinese history founded by the peasant Liu Bang. Confucianism and Daoism are revived.

VIDEO: What are mingqi (spirit objects)? | A Han sleeve dancer figurine

Important terms and concepts

Han dynasty

Xin Zhui (Lady Dai)

Silk

Lacquer

Archer Yì 後羿 (Archer Yi)

Cháng’é 嫦娥 (Chang’e)

Nüwa (Nuwa)

mingqi (明器 or 命器)

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