essay

Archaeology of Shanxi during the Yinxu Period

companion to chinese archaeologyChichester, West Sussex • Published In 2013 • Pages: 367-386

By: Li, Yung-ti, Hwang, Ming-chorng.

Abstract
The authors review archaeological finds for the Late Shang period in Shanxi province, many of them isolated discoveries by farmers of bronzes. Some are Anyang-style bronzes, some show local influences, and others exhibit influences from the Northern Zone (the northern steppes of Eurasia). The authors are interested in why and how there was interregional interaction, from the perspectives of both the Shang at Anyang and the various peoples of Shanxi.
Subjects
Acculturation and culture contact
Cultural participation
Nonferrous metal industries
Utensils
Status, role, and prestige
Social relationships and groups
Burial practices and funerals
tradition
Yellow River Bronze Age
Region
Asia
Sub Region
East Asia
Document Type
essay
Evaluation
Creator Type
Archaeologist
Document Rating
4: Excellent Secondary Data
Analyst
Sarah Berry; 2020
Field Date
not applicable
Coverage Date
3250-3050 BP
Coverage Place
Shanxi, China
Notes
Li Yung-ti and Hwang Ming-chorng
Includes bibliographical references (p. 384-386)
LCCN
2012036668
LCSH
Yellow River Bronze Age