A Shang Bronze
The Shang was the first (unquestionably non- mythical) dynasty in China. They’re known mostly for their marvelous bronze vessels, reliance on oracles, and their remarkable antiquity – foundation of the dynasty predated the Trojan War by several centuries.
Their bronzes are really incredibly ornate for their time – in fact, it’s still really tricky to do casting of this quality today.
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