Shang Collection

Along the River During the Qingming Festival, Qing Court Version, hand scroll
3928698 Along the River During the Qingming Festival, Qing Court Version, hand scroll, 1736 (ink and color on silk) by Chinese School

The figure of the Pythagorean Theorem without proof from the Chou-Pei Suan-king, a Chinese mathematical work, c1105 B
PYTHAGOREAN THEOREM. The figure of the Pythagorean Theorem without proof from the Chou-Pei Suan-king, a Chinese mathematical work, c1105 B.C

Chinese Emperor Wu Wang in horse-drawn carriage
Chinese Emperor Wu Wang (Zhou Dynasty) in his eight-horse carriage

Bronze ritual vessel from Shang period, China. 12th century (sculpture)
533761 Bronze ritual vessel from Shang period, China. 12th century (sculpture); Universal History Archive/UIG

Spring Festival on the River (detail), handscroll (ink and colour on silk)
3931018 Spring Festival on the River (detail), handscroll (ink and colour on silk) by Chinese School, Qing dynasty (18th century); 29.8x1004.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Spring Festival on the River (detail), handscroll (ink and colour on silk)
3931007 Spring Festival on the River (detail), handscroll (ink and colour on silk) by Chinese School, Qing dynasty (18th century); 29.8x1004.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Lidded ritual ewer (huo) in the form of an elephant with masks and dragons
694066 Lidded ritual ewer (huo) in the form of an elephant with masks and dragons, Late Anyang Period (bronze) by Chinese School, Shang Dynasty (1766-1050 BC); 4.9x4.2x8.1 cm; Freer Gallery of Art

Spring Festival on the River (detail), handscroll (ink and colour on silk)
3931014 Spring Festival on the River (detail), handscroll (ink and colour on silk) by Chinese School, Qing dynasty (18th century); 29.8x1004.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Spouted Wine Vessel (He), 11th century BC (bronze)
5049841 Spouted Wine Vessel (He), 11th century BC (bronze) by Chinese School, Shang Dynasty (13th-11th century BC); 17.8 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Spring Festival on the River (detail), handscroll (ink and colour on silk)
3740401 Spring Festival on the River (detail), handscroll (ink and colour on silk) by Chinese School, Qing dynasty (18th century); 29.8x1004.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Fragment of Divining Bone (shell)
5049824 Fragment of Divining Bone (shell) by Chinese School, Shang Dynasty (13th-11th century BC); 3.8 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; Chinese, out of copyright

Spring Festival on the River (detail), handscroll (ink and colour on silk)
3525842 Spring Festival on the River (detail), handscroll (ink and colour on silk) by Chinese School, Qing dynasty (18th century); 29.8x1004.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Spring Festival on the River (detail), handscroll (ink and colour on silk)
3931006 Spring Festival on the River (detail), handscroll (ink and colour on silk) by Chinese School, Qing dynasty (18th century); 29.8x1004.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Pictogram on turtle plastron with divination text (turtle plastron)
940178 Pictogram on turtle plastron with divination text (turtle plastron) by Chinese School, Shang Dynasty (1766-1050 BC); Musee Guimet, Paris, France; eNPL - DeA Picture Library; Chinese

Lobed Tripod Cauldron, late Anyang period, 11th Century BC
5049872 Lobed Tripod Cauldron, late Anyang period, 11th Century BC (bronze inlaid with black pigment) by Chinese School, Shang Dynasty (1766-1050 BC); 21.3 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art

Spring Festival on the River (detail), handscroll (ink and colour on silk)
3931009 Spring Festival on the River (detail), handscroll (ink and colour on silk) by Chinese School, Qing dynasty (18th century); 29.8x1004.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Spring Festival on the River (detail), handscroll (ink and colour on silk)
3931008 Spring Festival on the River (detail), handscroll (ink and colour on silk) by Chinese School, Qing dynasty (18th century); 29.8x1004.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

The first revolution 1766 BC (litho)
1266078 The first revolution 1766 BC (litho) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hutchinsons History of the Nations published circa 1920 s)

Pictogram on an ox scapula with a ritual to ward off danger (bone)
940179 Pictogram on an ox scapula with a ritual to ward off danger (bone) by Chinese School, Shang Dynasty (1766-1050 BC); Musee Guimet, Paris, France; eNPL - DeA Picture Library; Chinese

Perfumer (Cassolette) 1745-49 (Chinese porcelain, soft-paste porcelain & ormolu)
955055 Perfumer (Cassolette) 1745-49 (Chinese porcelain, soft-paste porcelain & ormolu) by French School, (18th century); height: 35.6 cm; Walters Art Museum, Baltimore, USA; French, out of copyright

Chinese Emperor Wu Wang creates loud explosions
Chinese Emperor Yeou Wang (Zhou Dynasty) alarms his enemies with loud explosions. Date: circa 781 - 771 BC

Picture No. 12009432
Statue of the Taoist god Xuan Tian Shang Di, North Pole Pavilion, Lotus Pond, Kaohsiung, Taiwan Date:

Statue of the Taoist god Xuan Tian Shang Di, North Pole Pavilion, Lotus Pond, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Four Elders Mt Shang 1600s Kano Tan yū
Four Elders of Mt. Shang, 1600s. Kano Tan yū (Japanese, 1602-1674). Pair of six-fold screens; ink on paper; overall: 161 x 339 cm (63 3/8 x 133 7/16 in.)

Seven Sages Bamboo Grove Four Elders Mt Shang
Seven Sages of the Bamboo Grove; Four Elders of Mt. Shang, 1600s. Kano Tan yū (Japanese, 1602-1674). Pair of six-fold screens; ink on paper; overall: 161 x 339 cm (63 3/8 x 133 7/16 in.)

Temple altar inside statue of the Taoist god Xuan Tian Shang Di, North Pole Pavilion, Lotus Pond, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Wine vessel in the shape of an owl dating back to the Shang Dynasty in China 1250-1055 BC

Chinese Emperor Wu Wang entertaining with gunpowder
The Chinese Emperor Wu Wang (Zhou Dynasty) uses gunpowder to make loud noises to entertain his guests

Chinese Emperor Wu Wang creates loud explosions
The Chinese Emperor Wu Wang (Zhou Dynasty) uses gunpowder to frighten the enemy

Domestic scene, ladies at their usual employments, 1847. Artist: Evans
Domestic scene, ladies at their usual employments, 1847. Chinese women painting and playing musical instruments. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co)

Ladies walking, garden scene of one of the wealthier classes, 1847. Artist: Armstrong
Ladies walking, garden scene of one of the wealthier classes, 1847. Chinese women with fans. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner, (Dean and Co, London, 1847)

The present Emperor of China when a young man, saving his fathers life... c1796-1804, (1847). Artist: JW Giles
The present Emperor of China when a young man, saving his fathers life during an insurrection, c1796-1804, (1847). The Daoguang Emperor (1782-1850) protecting his father the Jiaqing Emperor

The ceremonies observed in every province and city of China, on the occasion of an eclipse, 1847. Artist: JW Giles
The ceremonies observed in every province and city of China, on the occasion of an eclipse, 1847. Drawn by G F Sargent, from a painting by Fo Shang

The annual festival celebrating the emperors birthday, revived by Kublai-Khan, 1847. Artist: B Clayton
The annual festival celebrating the emperors birthday, revived by Kublai-Khan, 1847. Scene in the Chinese imperial court. Illustration from The History of China and India, by Miss Corner

The Emperor Weit-Soong and his court, taken prisoners by the Tartars, 1847. Artist: JW Giles
The Emperor Weit-Soong and his court, taken prisoners by the Tartars, (1847). Episode from Chinese history. Drawn by B Clayton, from a painting by Fo Shang

The empress and her attendants proceeding to the temple from the mulberry grove, 1847. Artist: JW Giles
The empress and her attendants proceeding to the temple from the mulberry grove, 1847. Chinese empress and retinue. Drawn by B Clayton, from a painting by Fo Shang

ASIA. CHINA. HONAN. Anyang (Henan). Gu ritual vessel used to drink wine or to offer ritual libations. Bronze polychrome. Chinese art. Shang period. Jewelry. SINGAPORE. Lee Kong Chian Art Museum

Prayer boxes inside the Temple inside statue of the Taoist god Xuan Tian Shang Di, North Pole Pavilion, Lotus Pond, Kaohsiung, Taiwan

Leaders at the Cairo Conference, Egypt, which addressed the Allied position toward Japan during World War II
CAIRO CONFERENCE, 1943. Leaders at the Cairo Conference, Egypt, which addressed the Allied position toward Japan during World War II

Allied at the Cairo Conference, Egypt. Front row, from left: Chiang Kai-Shek, Franklin Delano Roosevelt
CAIRO CONFERENCE, 1943. Allied at the Cairo Conference, Egypt. Front row, from left: Chiang Kai-Shek, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, Winston Churchill, and Chiangs wife, Soong Mei Ling

CHINA: NEOLITHIC SCULPTURE. Jade sculpture of a bird from the Neolithic Era, c1500 B. C. China
CHINA: NEOLITHIC SCULPTURE. Jade sculpture of a bird from the Neolithic Era, c1500 B.C. China

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"Exploring the Rich Tapestry of 'Shang': From Ancient Rituals to Modern Grand Prix" Step into a world where history and culture intertwine, as we delve into the captivating realm of "Shang. " This 150-caption journey takes us through various aspects that showcase the depth and diversity of this intriguing term. First, we find ourselves mesmerized by the exquisite hand scroll titled "Along the River During the Qingming Festival, Qing Court Version. " Its delicate strokes transport us back in time, allowing us to witness Chinese Emperor Wu Wang's majestic horse-drawn carriage gliding along with grace. But our exploration doesn't end there. We fast forward to modern times, where adrenaline fills the air at the thrilling 2009 Chinese Grand Prix on a Sunday. The roaring engines and fierce competition captivate spectators from around the globe. Yet amidst these contemporary marvels, we stumble upon an ancient treasure – a pictogram etched onto an ox scapula. This sacred artifact reveals a ritual aimed at warding off danger, reminding us of China's deep-rooted beliefs and traditions. Returning to artistry, we immerse ourselves in another section of "Spring Festival on the River, " portrayed meticulously on silk using ink and color. Every brushstroke tells a story of joyous celebrations during this vibrant festival season. As our eyes wander further along this handscroll masterpiece they can drawn towards an awe-inspiring lidded ritual ewer shaped like an elephant adorned with masks and dragons. This intricate piece showcases both craftsmanship and symbolism that were highly valued during ancient times. And finally, we encounter a bronze spouted wine vessel known as "He, " dating back to 11th century BC. It stands as evidence of China's advanced civilization even in its early stages – showcasing their mastery over metalwork while leaving us in awe of their ingenuity.