The Eastern Han; also known as the Later Han; formally began on 5 August 25; when Liu Xiu became Emperor Guangwu of Han.

Luoyang; Henan Province; was established as the Eastern Han capital by the Guangwu Emperor Liu Xiu (25-57 CE).

This brick; from the chamber wall of a rich and powerful family's tomb; depicts the home of a wealthy; influential Han official; it features a walled courtyard; house; bedrooms; halls; kitchen; well; and a watchtower. The host and his guest sit and drink in the inner courtyard; while two roosters fight and two cranes dance.