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CultureChina’s earliest phoenix: a jade treasure from 4,000 years ago

Known as the “First Phoenix of China,” this finely made jade artifact was unearthed at the Shijiahe archaeological site in Tianmen, Hubei. Its distinctive design is thought to have influenced phoenix imagery in later Chinese art.

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CCGTN★☆☆☆☆2026-11-03 07:25Original

China’s earliest phoenix: a jade treasure from 4,000 years ago
China’s earliest phoenix: a jade treasure from 4,000 years agoCulture