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Sanxingdui culture existed contemporaneously with the Early and Late Shang (1600-1027 BCE). The site at Chenggu shows influence from both Shang and Sanxingdui.
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Sanxingdui bronze head of a bird
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Sanxingdui bronze head with characteristic large ears, protruding pupils and elaborate forehead ornament
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Bronze Tree from Sanxingdui
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