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| Netsuke |
| Snuff Bottles |
| Cloisonne |
| Gemstones |
| Peking Glass |
| Porcelain |
| Enamels |
| Ivory, Bone, or ? |
| Cinnabar |
| Yixing Pottery |
| Symbolism |
| Chinese Dynasties |
Beginning in 221 BC and continuing until 1911, most of China was united under the rule of a single person; The Emperor. 157 Emperors have controlled the vast expanse known as the Middle Kingdom. Through China's long history, the borders have changed dramatically. During most periods, the land that makes up modern day China was actually several different kingdoms. The dynasties outlined in this section refer to only the dominant kingdom of the period. Many other kingdoms also existed within the borders of China during this time. Below is a list of the major dynasties. Click on any of the links to view the Emperor's of each period. There are many links to more information throughout the text of these sections. Use your "back" button in your browser, or the links below to navigate.
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| Qin Dynasty | 221-207 BC | Five Dynasties | 908-960 |
| Han Dynasty | 206 BC - 220 AD | Song Dynasty | 960-1279 |
| Three Kingdoms | 220-280 | Yuan Dynasty | 1279-1368 |
| Period of Disunion | 281-617 | Ming Dynasty | 1368-1644 |
| Tang Dynasty | 618-907 | Qing Dynasty | 1644-1911 |