Eastern Han dynasty; Later Han dynasty
Historical term for the Chinese dynasty that ruled from 25 to 220 CE, also known as the Later Han. Often contrasted with 前漢 (Western Han) or 後漢 (used in some contexts for the same period).
See also: 後漢
It is said that paper was improved during the Eastern Han dynasty.
Bronze ware from the Eastern Han dynasty is on display at this museum.
From 東 (east) + 漢 (Han), referring to the eastern capital at Luoyang after the Han restoration, distinguishing it from the Western Han (前漢) with its capital at Chang'an.