The Cultural Grandeur of the Western Zhou Dynasty

The Western Zhou (1046 B.C.E. – 771 B.C.E.) developed a magnificent civilization upon the legacies of the Xia and Shang dynasties. It would exert a profound influence over 2,000 years of political and cultural development, and would ultimately shape the norms, morals, and customs of ancient China and the countries of East Asia.
In order to showcase the contributions made by the Western Zhou to Chinese history and culture, National Palace Museum in Taipei has leased many rare and important artifacts from the archaeological and conservational institutions. Oracle bones, gold ornaments, glassware, pottery, porcelain, jade and stone artifacts, and vast numbers of bronze vessels with long engravings support the lineage and history outlined in historical texts, in addition to offering insights into the concepts and merits of the Zhou patriarchal and ceremonial systems. The exhibition closes on January 7, 2013 (http://www.npm.gov.tw/en/visiting/exhibit/exhibit_02.htm?docno=861).