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Hybird figure standing on birds

UnknownShang Dynasty ca.1600 - 1046 BC

Sanxingdui Museum

Sanxingdui Museum
Guanghan, China

This strange object was found at the Sanxingdui site. The top half is a figure with human body and bird talons, while the supporting bottom half is composed of two strangely-shaped birds. The figure is broken off above the waist. When unearthed, the skirt of the figure and the two birds were coated in vermillion.

Details

  • Title: Hybird figure standing on birds
  • 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: w10.8 x h81.4 cm (Complete)
  • Provenance: Sanxingdui Museum
  • Type: sculpture
  • External Link: Sanxingdui Museum
  • Medium: bronze

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