Wang Zhongshu

Biography:
– Wang Zhongshu born in 1925 in Ningbo, Zhejiang province
– Father was a high school Chinese teacher and worked for Tian Yi Ge
– Fled hometown during Japanese invasion, completed middle school education as a refugee
– Studied at Zhejiang University and Peking University
– Joined Institute of Archaeology of the Chinese Academy of Sciences in 1950

Academic Achievements:
– Participated in major excavations in historical sites
– Led excavations in Han dynasty tombs and Han capital Changan
– Oversaw Balhae tombs excavation and won awards for reports
– Studied King Jing of Zhongshan tomb in Mancheng
– Published influential paper comparing Chinese and Japanese gold seals

Archaeology in Japan:
– Developed interest in Japanese archaeology after Takamatsuzuka Tomb discovery
– Focused research on sankakubuchishinjukyo bronze mirrors
– Proposed a new theory on Sino-Japanese relations

Selected Works:
– Authored “Han Civilization” in 1982
– Translated by K. C. Chang and collaborators

References:
– Received Fukuoka Asian Culture Prize
– Honorary professor at National Cuzco University of Peru
– Corresponding member of the German Archaeological Institute
– Evaluation committee member of the Asian History Association of Japan