Ding Lina，
A New Discussion of the Stone-Coffin Burials and the Cremation
Custom of the Jin Dynasty in the Beijing Area .............................................................78

Abstract：Stone-outer-coffin burials were dominant in burials from the middle of the Jin dynasty in the Beijing area. Their distribution was mainly in the political and commercial center of the Middle Capital of Jin. The tomb occupants in stone-outer-coffin burials were of high social rank, which were mainly Niuzhen royal people, and some Han-ethnicity high officials. The stone-outer-coffin burial rite during the Jin dynasty was at its formation stage during the time of Wanyan Liang, developed during the reign of Emperor Shi, reached its maturity during the time of Emperor Zhang, and culminated from the time of Emperor Zhang to the year of Da’an. Cremation was common both in the stone-outer-coffin burials or among the entire population. The burial rite of the emperors and queens of the Jin royal house should have rooted in the religious belief then.

Luan Fengshi，
A New Analysis of the Prehistoric Jade zhang in the Haidai Region........................85

Abstract：The Yazhang jade artifacts were widely distributed in the Yellow River, Yangzi River and Lingnan areas, which made import ritual artifacts during the late Neolithic and Bronze Age in China. Its origin has been highly debated. Yazhang unearthed from four regions of eastern Shandong are of relatively early date and primitive design. Their accompanying artifacts, such as jade or stone bracelets, were of typical features from the late Dawenkou to early Longshan period. Therefore, Yazhang should have originated during the late Neolithic period in the Haidai area, Shandong.

Wang Lijuan，
An Interpretations of Bronze Inscriptions in the Xinxiang Museum..........................94

Abstract：A number of late-Shang bronze wares with inscriptions were unearthed at Huixian in 1952. Theyshould have belonged to the Shang elites. The author describes detailed features of the bronze ware motifs and interprets the bronze inscriptions. The author argues that Erxu should be referring to a clan. Other inscriptions include the lineage name and clan insignia.

Ding Datao，
On the Western-Zhou Bronze Tripods from the Haidai Region..................................101

Abstract：A relatively large number of Western-Zhou bronze tripods have been unearthed in the Haidai area. The author, based on a typological analysis, groups them into three stages: the end of Shang to the beginning of Western Zhou, a relatively late phase of the early Western Zhou to middle Western Zhou, late Western Zhou to early Spring and Autumn period. Tripods of each stage show differences in shape and distribution. Their development during the Western Zhou period went through a process from being acculturated by the Central-Plains Zhou culture to localization, which was, concomitantly, the process of the decline and regeneration of the Shang culture. It could be considered as a reflection of the political landscape shift in the Western Zhou period.

Han Guohe and Zhao Xiaoyu，
On the Han-Dynasty Mirrors of the Cloud-and-Thunder Motif....................................113

Abstract：Bronze mirrors of cloud-and-thunder pattern of the Han dynasty were developed from such mirrors of the Warring States period. The cloud and thunder pattern became important during the middle Western Han period, but not the main theme. From the early Eastern Han period, the cloud-and-thunder patterns became central, and such bronze mirrors became popular across different regions, till the end of the Eastern Han. The related historical background should be the theology belief, especially the virtue of fire, of the Emperor Guangwu, who, by employing this special pattern, attempted to legitimate the authority of the Eastern Han administration.

Yang Jin and Qiao Jingyao，
On the Types, Features and Origins of the Belly-Naked Barbarian
Figurines from the Sui-and-Tang-Dynasties Burials...........................................................121

Abstract：Partly-naked barbarian figurines have been unearthed from burials of the Sui and Tang dynasties in Shaanxi, Gansu, Shanxi, Hebei, Liaoning, Henan, Hubei and Hunan. Their postures include standing and riding. Some of them are half naked, some expose the right arm and belly. Their costumes are diverse. They play different social roles, including musicians, hunters, servants and so on. The cultural features reflected in the figurines consist of Chinese traditional ritual and mortuary elements, as well as Greek, Roman and Buddhism influences. They reflect the frequent interactions among people of different ethnic backgrounds from the Northern dynasties to the Tang dynasty.

Han Kaiying，
On the Epitaphs of Zhangsun Jiaqing and Zhangsun Xiang of the
Tang Dynasty.............................................................................................................................130

Abstract：The author studies the epitaphs of Zhangsun Jiaqing, Zhangsun Xiang and Zhangsun Anshi and, combing other historical documents, discusses their hometown, lineage, official title, residence and location of family cemetery. The author also investigates records regarding Zhangsun Wuji’ s death reflected in the epitaph.

Wang Jianjun，
On the Guo People and the Guo State of the Shang and Zhou
Dynasties.....................................................................................................................................136

Abstract：The author investigates the character Guo, on basis of the Guo state and the Guo people recorded in oracle bone and bronze inscriptions. The author also discusses the Guo kingdom and its location according to the oracle bone inscriptions. The historical documents of the Guo state is analyzed.