Zhang

UnknownShang Dynasty ca.1600 - 1046 BC

Sanxingdui Museum
Guanghan, China

The body of this Zhang blade is shaped like a fish, with a forked-blade pattern engraved on both sides. A small bird is engraved on the top. The combination of fish and bird forms may be related to the legendary Shu king Yufu (whose name literally means fish-bird).

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Title: Zhang
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: w8.2 x h38.2 x d0.8 cm (incomplete)
Provenance: Sanxingdui Museum
Type: carving
External Link: Sanxingdui Museum
Medium: jade

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