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
9. Zhou (culture)
10. Western Zhou

Anotations

Scope note:

Traditionally refers to the culture, style, and period of the ancient vassal state or regional dynasty of Chu (770-223 BCE), which began as a duke state under the Western Zhou before expansion. Chu eventually fell to the Qin dynasty. Its center was in present-day Anhui province.