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Legendary axe-blade from Shandong Museum becomes fridge magnet
Updated: Mar 18, 2026
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The iconic axe-blade (yue) with Yachou tribal inscriptions from the Shandong Museum has been reimagined as a striking fridge magnet, bringing the bold aesthetics of the Shang Dynasty (c.16th century-11th century BC) bronze right into your home. It faithfully recreates the intricate patterns of the original treasure.
You can directly display it on your fridge or pair it with its mountain-shaped base to transform it into a mighty "axe that splits peaks"! Playful, creative, and rich in culture – who knew history could be this fun?
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