Sanxingdui artifacts to make debut in Hohhot

A bronze human head is on display at the exhibition featuring the Shu culture in Eastern Zhou Dynasty. [Photo/Grassland Media]

On May 18, in celebration of International Museum Day, an exhibition featuring the Shu culture during the Eastern Zhou Dynasty (770-256 BC) will be unveiled at the Hohhot Museum in North China's Inner Mongolia autonomous region.

This exhibition is a collaborative effort between the Hohhot Museum, 16 cultural and archaeological institutions from Sichuan, Shaanxi and Hubei provinces, and the Inner Mongolia Autonomous Regional Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology.

A total of 215 artifacts will be displayed, including bronzeware, pottery, lacquerware, wooden slips, with bronze weaponry and vessels as secondary exhibits.

Another highlight among the treasures are the bronze human face masks that were unearthed from the No 3 sacrificial pit at the Sanxingdui site in Guanghan, Sichuan province.

A bronze artifact is on display at the exhibition featuring the Shu culture in Eastern Zhou Dynasty. [Photo/Grassland Media]

The exhibition is divided into three sections: "Who Are You – The Unique Ancient Shu Civilization", "Where Are You From – Shu Culture Amid Multicultural Encounters", and "Where Are You Going –The Integration of Shu Culture into the History of Chinese Civilization". These sections outline the regional characteristics and developmental sequence of Shu culture, all while showcasing its enigmatic and ancient charm.

3600 years ago, the ancient Shu people established the thriving Sanxingdui civilization, which continues to captivate cultural enthusiasts and historians.

The exhibition will run from May 18 to Sept 15, and visitors can enter with their ID cards or other forms of valid identification. Throughout the exhibition period, the Hohhot Museum will host various themed events.

The exhibition featuring the Shu culture in Eastern Zhou Dynasty is ready for residents. [Photo/Grassland Media]