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flag Hundreds of ancient painted bronze artifacts, dating to 1200 BCE, have been discovered at China’s Sanxingdui site, revealing advanced early Chinese artistry.

flag New archaeological discoveries at China’s Sanxingdui Ruins, unveiled at the 2025 Sanxingdui Forum, reveal hundreds of painted bronze artifacts dating back about 3,000 years, pushing back the known origin of such colorful bronzes by nearly a millennium. flag Found across a 12-square-kilometer site linked to the ancient Shu Kingdom, the artifacts include figures, masks, sacred trees, and mythical creatures adorned with red and black pigments made from natural materials. flag These colors, originally applied to eyes, hair, clothing, and decorative patterns, were obscured over time by corrosion, giving the bronzes their familiar greenish patina. flag Advanced analysis confirms the intentional use of pigments, challenging prior beliefs that painted bronzes emerged mainly during later dynasties. flag The findings highlight the advanced craftsmanship and artistic sophistication of early Chinese civilization.

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