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Gold-and-turquoise inlay artifact excavated from Panlongcheng site
Updated: Jun 2, 2026
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Crafted from hundreds of turquoise pieces and six gold plaques, this double-bodied dragon-shaped ornament is among the earliest gold-and-jade inlay artifacts discovered in the Central Plain cultural tradition of China.
Unearthed in 2014 from a Shang Dynasty (c. 16th century-11th century BC) tomb at Panlongcheng site in Huangpi district, Wuhan, Hubei province, it vividly reflects the spiritual world and artistic imagination of ancient people. Collection: Panlongcheng Site Museum.
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