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Animal Face
UnknownShang Dynasty ca.1600 - 1046 BC
Sanxingdui Museum
Guanghan, China
The animal face (shoumian) appears symmetrical along the midline of the nose. However, when seen from the side, the eyebrows, eyes and nose form the shape of a bird. Compared to other shoumian this one has a more simplified and abstract design.
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Details
- Title: Animal Face
- Creator: Unknown
- Creator Lifespan: Unknown
- Creator Nationality: China
- Creator Gender: Unknown
- Date: Shang Dynasty ca.1600 - 1046 BC
- Location: Sanxingdui, Guanghan city, Sichuan Province
- Physical Dimensions: w27.7 x h12.7 x d0.2 cm (Complete)
- Provenance: Sanxingdui Museum
- Type: sculpture
- External Link: Sanxingdui Museum
- Medium: bronze
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