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Plaque
UnknownShang Dynasty ca.1600 - 1046 BC
Sanxingdui Museum
Guanghan, China
This is one of the strangest objects found at the Sanxingdui site. The overall shape looks like a human torso and legs. The body is decorated with two abstracted bird patterns. This object was likely part of the bird-worship ceremonies of the Shu Kingdom, but its exact significance and purpose are unclear.
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Details
- Title: Plaque
- 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: w17.6 x h46.4 cm (Complete)
- Provenance: Sanxingdui Museum
- Type: sculpture
- External Link: Sanxingdui Museum
- Medium: bronze
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