The Southern part of China continued to be ruled by people of Han descent at their southern capital of Nanjing. The Buddhist, Daoist and Confucian philosophies vied for dominance in the various fiefdoms of the former Empire. Short reigns by weak emperors failed to invigorate the Eastern Jin Dynasty and eventually the attacks of the Toba Wei in the north led to a military coup.
| Yuandi | 317-322 |
| Mingdi | 323-325 |
| Chengdi | 326-342 |
| Kangdi | 343-344 |
| Mudi | 345-361 |
| Aidi | 362-365 |
| Hai Xi Gong | 366-370 |
| Jian Wendi | 371-372 |
| Xiao Wudi | 372-396 |
| Andi | 397-418 |
| Gongdi | 419 |
Celadon pot with cockrel head decoration
Eastern Jin (AD317-420). Height 23.5cms. Unearthed 1967 Yuyao, Zhejiang
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