Research on Eastern Zhou Pottery Tombs in Central China

Author: Zhang Xin
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Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: This book is based on the type research of pottery, the main funerary goods in the Eastern Zhou pottery tombs of the Central Plains region. According to the differences in pottery types, forms, styles, and their combinations, it comprehensively examines the evolutionary changes in tomb shapes, burial utensils, burial methods, and the placement of funerary goods. This further divides the Eastern Zhou tombs in this region into seventeen groups, establishes chronological sequences for each group, and conducts an in-depth discussion on the intrinsic relationships or cultural attributes between the groups. As a result, the seventeen groups are classified into five major types. Finally, historical documents are used to determine the national affiliations of each type and group of tombs.