Hierarchy classification:

1. top of the aat hierarchies
2. Styles and Periods Facet
3. Styles and Periods (hierarchy name)
4. [styles, periods, and cultures by region]
5. Asian
6. East Asian
7. Chinese (culture or style)
8. Chinese dynastic styles and periods

Anotations

Scope note:

Culture and period of ancient nomadic people who formed a state in Mongolia north of the empire of the Han Dynasty. What little is known of the culture is offered by Chinese literary sources and a few archaeological sites and artifacts.