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Zhang
UnknownShang Dynasty ca.1600 - 1046 BC
Sanxingdui Museum
Guanghan, China
A Zhang with a forked top was called a "fork-blade Zhang". Historical writings tell us that this item was used to direct troops. Some archeologists believe that the shape was derived from the spade-shaped farm tool called a Si (耜).
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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: w7 x h26.7 x d0.8 cm (Complete)
- Provenance: Sanxingdui Museum
- Type: carving
- External Link: Sanxingdui Museum
- Medium: jade
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