Zhou dynasty

The Zhou performed religious rituals, used bronze ritual vessels, and practiced divination.

c. 1050–221 B.C.E.

Beginner's Guide

What is the Zhou dynasty?

Zhou Dynasty (c. 1050–221 B.C.E.), an introduction

Dynasties

Western Zhou dynasty

Western Zhou dynasty

Eastern Zhou dynasty

Eastern Zhou dynasty

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Ritual vessels, burial chambers, and more.

Square lidded ritual wine container (fangyi)

Square lidded ritual wine container (fangyi)

Bell (bo) with birds and dragons

Bell (bo) with birds and dragons

Zhou Dynasty (c. 1050–221 B.C.E.), an introduction

Zhou Dynasty (c. 1050–221 B.C.E.), an introduction

Ambition and luxury: Marquis Yi of the Zeng State

Ambition and luxury: Marquis Yi of the Zeng State

<em>Da Ke Ding</em>

Da Ke Ding

Selected Contributors

Dr. Kristen Loring Brennan

Dr. Beth Harris

Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art