Han dynasty

Dynasty and period during which the basic framework of Chinese civilization was established.

Dates

206 B.C.E.–220 C.E.

Places

Asia > East Asia > China, Korea, Southeast Asia > Vietnam

Basics Works of Art Curated Guides

Han dynasty

Dynasty and period during which the basic framework of Chinese civilization was established.

Dates

206 B.C.E.–220 C.E.

Places

Asia > East Asia > China, Korea, Southeast Asia > Vietnam

Basics Works of Art Curated Guides

Basics to get you started

Han dynasty (206 B.C.E.–220 C.E.), an introduction

Chinese jade, an introduction

Chinese calligraphy, an introduction

Mountings of Chinese paintings: scrolls, fans, and leafs

Works of Art

Mirror with game board design and animals of the four directions

1st–2nd century C.E.

Tomb model of a watchtower

1st–early 3rd century C.E.

Gold belt buckle, Seokam-ri Tomb 9 (Pyongyang)

1st century C.E.

The search for immortality: The Tomb of Lady Dai

2nd century B.C.E.

Ladle

61 B.C.E.

Disk (bi) with knobs, feline, and dragon

100–220 C.E.

Funeral banner of Lady Dai (Xin Zhui)

2nd century B.C.E.

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Curated Guides to Han dynasty

All Textbook Chapters

Textbook Chapter

Death and material culture in early China

Textbook Chapter

Buddhism in Chinese Art (2nd century through 907 C.E.)

Textbook Chapter

The Silk Roads