This article examines the role of Yuan Dynasty porcelain as a status symbol and marker of power, analyzing how its ownership, display, and use as gifts demonstrated wealth, prestige, and social standing within Yuan society.
This article explores the social and political significance of bronze mirrors in ancient China, highlighting how they were used to express status, manage self-presentation, and reflect the complex interplay of individual identity and social hierarchies.
This article explores the association of bronze ware with the ancient Chinese elite, highlighting its use as a symbol of wealth, status, power, and its role in reinforcing social hierarchies and displaying authority.
This article explores the connection between bronze mirrors and the concept of "face" (mianzi) in ancient China, highlighting how mirrors were used to manage social image, convey respect, and reflect the importance of social status both in life and after death.
This article explores the social and political symbolism of bronze weapons in ancient China, highlighting their connection to power, authority, and military might, and demonstrating how the possession and display of these objects reflected status and leadership.