The Making of China: The Civilizations of the Xia, Shang, and Zhou Dynasties | 宅兹中国——河南夏商周三代文明展

“The Making of China: the Civilizations of the Xia, Shang, and Zhou Dynasties“ displays 217 sets/pieces of magnificent objects found in around 89 archaeological sites, among which 67 sets/pieces are first-grade national treasures. It follows the timeline of the Xia (2100–1600 BCE), Shang (1600–1046 BCE), and Zhou (1046–221 BCE) dynasties, showcasing some of the well-known archaeological findings including Ding (food vessel) with the Grid Pattern (the earliest Ding found so far), Turquoise-inlaid Plaque with the Animal-mask Pattern, Kneeling-figure-shaped Jade Pendant, Owl-shaped Zun (wine vessel) with the Inscription “Fu Hao” (a female general and wife of the King Wuding). This is the first of the series “The Essence of China“ which includes exhibitions of cultural relics and archaeological achievements. With the full support from the Henan Museum, generous loans from twenty heritage institutions and museums such as the Henan Provincial Institute of Cultural Heritage and Archaeolog