The Xiangzhuang Site in Shenxian County

The Xiangzhuang Site in Shenxian County

The Xiangzhuang Site in Shenxian County is a cultural heritage protection unit of Shandong Province.

The Xiangzhuang Site in Shenxian County is located east of Xiangzhuang Village, Shencheng Town, Shenxian County, and is now a provincial-level cultural heritage protection unit.

The Xiangzhuang Site in Shenxian County is an ancient cultural site from the Tang Dynasty, covering an area of 120,000 square meters. The cultural deposit layer is 0.5 to 3 meters thick, and the site contains a relatively rich array of relics. Over 60 various types of cultural artifacts have been excavated here. Among the unearthed items are bronze Buddha statues, pottery, and tri-colored glazed pottery. The bronze Buddha statues are exquisitely crafted, with vivid and lifelike figures that fully reflect the superb handicraft techniques of the time. The tri-colored glazed items include pottery dogs, pottery rabbits, and colored glaze beads—all finely made, with animals depicted in a strikingly lifelike manner and glaze colors of high purity. Though small in size, the colored glaze beads are exquisitely crafted, with a well-balanced combination of different glaze colors.

Further Reading:

· Third Batch of Shandong Provincial Cultural Heritage Protection Units