Chinese Art

The correct answer is a Bronze gui vessel (paired-bird motif) from the mid-Western Zhou period dating back to the 10th-9th century BC. This artifact is associated with ancient Chinese culture and does not belong to Ancient Roman, Greek, or Egyptian civilizations.

The Bonze gui vessel with simplified decoration is a specific type of ancient Chinese vessel from the late Western Zhou period. It is not an Ancient Greek amphora, Roman mosaic bowl, or an Egyptian pharaoh's golden chariot.

The bronze pan vessel with a long commemorative inscription from late Western Zhou period is not just a common household item or a cooking utensil. It holds historical and cultural significance as it offers valuable information about the period in which it was created, shedding light on the practices, beliefs, and events of the late Western Zhou dynasty.

The correct answer specifically mentions that the bronze artifact is 'pictorial' in nature, depicting the image of a terrace-building and ritual performances, distinguishing it from functional, utilitarian, or decorative bronze artifacts.

The set of bronze bells from the tomb of Marquis Yi of the Zeng state is a significant archaeological find due to its historical and cultural importance in Chinese history during the Eastern Zhou period. The bells are not related to the other incorrect answers provided.

The correct answer refers to the actual historical artifact discovered in the tomb of Marquise Yi of the Zeng state in Suixian, Hubei province, dating back to the 5th century BC. The three incorrect answers refer to other famous historical artifacts found in different locations and time periods.

The correct answer is the inlaid bronze lamp which was found at the Zhongshan mausoleum at Pingshan, Hebei province, dating back to the late Eastern Zhou Dynasty in the late 4th century BC. The other options (porcelain vase, jade pendant, silk tapestry) are not the correct artifacts found at the mausoleum.

The inlaid animal sculpture from the Zhongshan mausoleum at Pingshan, Hebei province, is specifically identified as one of three bases of a free-standing screen from the late Eastern Zhou period, late 4th century BC. Despite the intricate nature of the sculpture, its primary function was as a component of a larger screen structure within the mausoleum site.

The bronze garment hook with inlaid patterns from the late Eastern Zhou dynasty is not a common household item, religious relic, or symbolic representation of power. Instead, it is a valuable artifact that showcases the artistic and craftsmanship skills of that period.

The correct answer is 'Embroidered textile' as it is explicitly mentioned in the question that the artifact is an embroidered textile from the given time period and location.

The correct answer describes a specific painted pottery basin with a spiral style from the Northwest Culture (Miaodigou) dating back to around 5000 BC. The incorrect answers each present different artifacts, styles, cultures, and time periods to test the knowledge and understanding of ancient Chinese art and history.

The correct answer describes a painted pottery basin from the Northwest Culture (Banpo) dated around 5000 BC, showcasing a distinct geometric style typical of the region during that time period.

The correct answer provides the specific details of the white pottery pitcher, including its approximate date around 4000 BC and its association with the East Coast Culture (Dawenkou). The incorrect answers are different items with varying dates and cultural origins, highlighting the importance of paying attention to specific details when identifying artifacts.

The black pottery cup dating back to around 3000 BC is associated with the East Coast Culture (Longshan). This distinct pottery is a significant artifact from that period.

The correct answer refers to specific tools used by the East Coast Culture (Dawenkou) around 4000 BC, while the incorrect answers mention tools and cultures from different time periods and regions. This highlights the importance of understanding the context when identifying historical tools and cultures.

The correct answer refers to the Jade Pig-dragon artifact from around 4000 BC associated with the East Coast Culture (Hongshan), showcasing ancient Chinese civilization.

The correct answer explains the cultural significance and time period associated with the tomb in question, highlighting its importance within the context of ancient Chinese history and archaeology.

The correct answer, Jade cong-tube, is a significant archaeological artifact associated with the East Coast Culture (Liangzhu) dating back to around 3000 BC. It is a cylindrical jade object with a circular hole through the center, often found in ancient Chinese tombs.

The correct answer is Bronze because the jue-cup from Erlitou during the late Xia or early Shang dynasty in the 1st half of the 2nd millennium BC was made of bronze, not gold, silver, or iron.

The correct answer describes a specific type of vessel, a bronze ding decorated with Loher style 1 motifs from the early-mid Shang dynasty during the mid-2nd millennium BC. The incorrect answers provide descriptions of vessels from different cultures, time periods, and materials, highlighting the unique characteristics of the correct answer.

The correct answer refers to a specific type of bronze vessel known as a ding, decorated with specific motifs from the Loher style 2. The early-mid Shang period in the mid-2nd millennium BC was known for its distinctive bronze craftsmanship.

The correct answer refers to a specific type of vessel, a bronze jia vessel, which was popular during the Shang dynasty. Ceramic bowls, stone cups, and wooden plates are not typically associated with this time period or decorative style.

The correct answer describes a specific ancient artifact from the late Shang dynasty, known for its square bronze yi vessel with Loehr style 5 motifs. The incorrect answers do not match the description provided in the question.

The correct answer is the owl-shaped bronze vessel from Fu Hao's tomb, which is a notable artifact from the late Shang period in ancient China.

The correct answer refers to the time period in which the Bronze statue was created in the Sanxingdui culture in Sichuan, placing it at the end of the 2nd millennium BC during the late Shang-early Zhou era. The incorrect answers are from different dynasties and centuries which do not correspond to the creation time of the statue.

The correct answer refers to the late Western Zhou period in the 11th-8th centuries BC as the time period when the bronze vessels were commissioned by the Wei family.

The correct answer describes a specific object from Chinese history, while the incorrect answers belong to different civilizations and time periods.