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Unearthed bronze artifacts with strange shapes

This is a large unearthed bronze artifact on display at the Sanxingdui Museum. Its shape is very peculiar: a four-legged beast with a wide-open mouth and a standing person on its head. More than 4,000 years ago, ancient Sichuan people lived here, and their imagination and bronze artifact manufacturing technology are amazing.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 10.2024
Date Uploaded: 11.2024
Photo Location: Guanghan City, China
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Copyright: © YITIAN LIU