essay

The Erlitou culture

companion to chinese archaeologyChichester, West Sussex • Published In 2013 • Pages: 300-322

By: Xu, Hong.

Abstract
This document provides a broad overview of the Erlitou subtradition of northern Henan and southern Shanxi, and discusses some of the findings from excavations (systematic probing) at the capital site of Erlitou. This state society influenced a large area of China, and created the first cast bronze objects in eastern China and the earliest bronze ritual vessels. The bronze vessels would have been important for in ceremonies that strengthened royal authority. The royal family controlled both bronze and turquoise production at a workshop attached to the palace grounds.
Subjects
Culture summary
Acculturation and culture contact
Nonferrous metal industries
Public structures
Settlement patterns
Miscellaneous facilities
Government enterprises
Theological systems
tradition
Yellow River Bronze Age
Region
Asia
Sub Region
East Asia
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
5: Excellent Primary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2020
Field Date
no date given
Coverage Date
3850 BP-3550 BP
Coverage Place
Erlitou site, Erlitoucun, Luoyang, Henan, China
Notes
Xu Hong
Includes bibliographical references (p. 319-322)
LCCN
2012036668
LCSH
Yellow River Bronze Age