What was in his hands?

China Global Television Network (CGTN) - Nov 9, 2026

Two hands. One big mystery. What might Sanxingdui's bronze standing figure once have held – an elephant tusk, a gold staff, or jade ritual objects? Or could the pose itself have been the point?

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