Qin Dynasty (221–207 BC)

Length: 25 cm

Unearthed in 1975 from Shuihudi Qin Tomb M11, Yunmeng

Collection of Hubei Provincial Museum

“Zhishi Men” is divided in three columns. The upper column depicts 22 gates, while the middle and lower columns provide descriptions of the auspicious and inauspicious qualities of each gate in a residence, starting with the Gua Men(Widow’s Gate) and proceeding clockwise.