anyang writing and the origin of the chinese
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BY: ROBERT W. BAGLEY
Anyang Writing and the Origin of the Chinese
Writing System
Presentation by:Cathy Rogers
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Topics in Reading include:
Discovery of the Anyang writingMaterial used for writingDivination inscriptionsBronze inscriptionsOther inscriptions on several surfacesEvidence and comparative writing systemsOrigin: 3 Hypothesis
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Discovery of the Anyang Writing
The earliest Chinese writing dates about 1200 BC.
Anyang – the northernmost city in Henan where the writings were discovered by archeologists.
Wu Ding
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Turtle Shells and Bovine Scapulas (cow shoulder bone)
Divination?
Lady Hao
Material Written On
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3000 – 5000 CHARACTERS&
WHAT WAS THE PURPOSE OF THEM?
Oracle Inscriptions
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Ritual vessels
Monograms
Family crests
Bronze Inscriptions
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Other Inscriptions On Surfaces
Writings found on bone were also trophies, describing military expeditions, andrecord keeping.Stone and jade found in tombs
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Quick Overview
3 Types of Script:
Script on bone that was carved Script on bronze that was transferred from clay Script on stone and jade which required a brush
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Evidence and Comparative Writing Systems
No dictionary found…Clay tablets were found elsewhere…Function? -Administrative work…Writing System connected several cities…Not constricted by royalty…
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Origin: Unknown
3 Hypothesis:
Stimulus Diffusion Clan Signs Sudden Invention of Full Writing
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Should we consider context?
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Thank you!