Zhou Dynasty
15 artifacts · 1042 BCE – 256 BCE · people (9) · battle (3) · spiritual (1) · artifact (1) · architecture (1)
The Zhou Dynasty, China's longest-lasting dynasty, laid the foundations for Chinese culture, philosophy, and governance. The artifacts displayed here, including significant texts and ceremonial items, illuminate the philosophical and military innovations that shaped a civilization enduringly influential in world history.
The Collection
- Dan of Zhou — 1042 BCE · people
- Confucius — 551 BC · people
- Sun Tzu — 544 BC · people
- Battle of Boju — 505 BCE · battle
- Mozi — 469 BCE · people
- Tao Te Ching — 400 BCE · spiritual
- Bianzhong of Marquis Yi of Zeng — 399 BCE · artifact
- Shang Yang — 389 BCE · people
- Mencius — 371 BCE · people
- Zhuangzi — 369 BCE · people
- Battle of Maling — 341 BCE · battle
- Xunzi — 310 BCE · people
- Han Feizi — 280 BCE · people
- Battle of Changping — 261 BCE · battle
- Dujiangyan — 256 BCE · architecture