Western Zhou dynasty

The culture, style, and period from when the Zhou dynasty was founded until the rulers fled eastward; it was influenced by Shang style.

Dates

c. 1046–771 B.C.E.

Places

Asia > East Asia > China

Basics Works of Art Curated Guides

Western Zhou dynasty

The culture, style, and period from when the Zhou dynasty was founded until the rulers fled eastward; it was influenced by Shang style.

Dates

c. 1046–771 B.C.E.

Places

Asia > East Asia > China

Basics Works of Art Curated Guides

Basics to get you started

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

Works of Art

Square lidded ritual wine container (fangyi)

c. 1050–975 B.C.E.

Da Ke Ding

c. 1046–771 B.C.E.

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Death and material culture in early China