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Yuan
UnknownShang Dynasty ca.1600 - 1046 BC
Sanxingdui Museum
Guanghan, China
A yuan was a disk with a large hole. Historical records say it was used to recruit talented people. Due to a fire, the upper part of this yuan is black.
Details
- Title: Yuan
- Creator: Unknown
- Date: Shang Dynasty ca.1600 - 1046 BC
- Location: Sanxingdui, Guanghan city, Sichuan Province
- Physical Dimensions: h8.5 cm (Complete)
- Provenance: Sanxingdui Museum
- Type: carving
- External Link: Sanxingdui Museum
- Medium: jade
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