Zhang-shaped blade of gold foil

UnknownShang Dynasty ca.1600 - 1046 BC

Sanxingdui Museum
Guanghan, China

Gold foil piece made in the shape of a "Zhang", a type of ancient jade blade. The perforation at the top of the foil blade indicates that it likely was suspended from a shelf.

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Title: Zhang-shaped blade of gold foil
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: w1.4 x h9.5 cm (Complete)
Provenance: Sanxingdui Museum
Type: sculpture
External Link: Sanxingdui Museum
Medium: gold

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