Collected Interpretations and Illustrations of the Meanings of the Book of Songs

Diagram of the Zhou Yuan Rong Great War Chariot

A detailed woodblock illustration depicts a Zhou dynasty war chariot. The chariot is pulled by four armored horses, labeled "armored team of four." The chariot itself carries several soldiers and is equipped with various polearms and banners. Specific labels identify the equipment: a bird-themed banner is labeled "bird emblem," a white streamer is labeled "white pennant," and various weapons including a ge dagger-axe and ji halberd are visible. The wheels are ornate, and the horses are covered in protective barding.