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The Xiaonanzhang Shang Tomb

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The Xiaonanzhang Shang Tomb is located northeast of Xiaonanzhang Village, about 3 kilometers north of Wen County. In 1968, a batch of 23 bronze artifacts was unearthed from a soil pit more than half a meter below the surface. These artifacts were categorized into tableware, wine vessels, weapons, musical instruments, along with one broken carving knife, which had the inscription “徙” (meaning “to move”) cast inside its body. These bronzes feature elegant designs, solid craftsmanship, and exquisite patterns…

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The Xiaonanzhang Shang Tomb is a cultural heritage site protected by Wen County.

The Xiaonanzhang Shang Tomb is located northeast of Xiaonanzhang Village, about 3 kilometers north of Wen County. In 1968, a batch of 23 bronze artifacts was unearthed from a soil pit more than half a meter below the surface. These artifacts were categorized into tableware, wine vessels, weapons, musical instruments, along with one broken carving knife, which had the inscription “徙” (meaning “to move”) cast inside its body. These bronzes feature elegant designs, solid craftsmanship, and exquisite patterns. A selection of them was sent to the National Cultural Heritage Administration and exhibited in 18 countries and regions across Europe and America.