Bronze tree

UnknownShang Dynasty ca.1600 - 1046 BC

Sanxingdui Museum
Guanghan, China

This tree is currently the world's largest bronze object, although its top is now incomplete. The tree is divided into three main sections. All its branches, flowers, birds, and other elements are respectively individually cast and finally joined together into a whole.

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Title: Bronze tree
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: h396 cm (Missing upper half)
Provenance: Sanxingdui Museum
Type: sculpture
External Link: Sanxingdui Museum
Medium: bronze

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