The bronze mask is an ancient mask. It has been unearthed in many places in China with different shapes. Among them, it is mainly divided into bronze masks of Yin Shang Dynasty and Sanxingdui masks. The bronze mask unearthed in Sanxingdui has a history of more than 3000 years, which reflects the ancient Shu ancestors' understanding and thinking about all things in nature and the world of man and god.

The largest and most well-preserved large bronze mask unearthed at the site of 202 1 Sanxingdui is the bronze mask unearthed at Sacrificial Pit No.3, which is1cm wide, 7 1cm high, 66cm deep and weighs 13 1cm. Broad and angular, eyebrows, eyes, lips and other lines are smooth, protruding from the face. Long and thick eyebrows are raised, and there are square perforations on both sides of the mask and in the middle of the forehead, which may be fixed.

Artistic Value of Sanxingdui Bronze Mask

1 and Sanxingdui bronze masks have exquisite and complicated decorative patterns, including animal patterns, plant patterns and geometric patterns. The design and application of these decorative patterns express the ideological characteristics of Shang culture in advocating nature, life, strength and pursuit of ideals.

2. Sanxingdui bronze mask is simple and vigorous, with distinct characteristics of the times and cultural background. Not only that, Sanxingdui bronze mask is exquisite in craftsmanship, using various technologies such as casting, carving and inlaying, showing the superb bronze casting technology in ancient Bashu area.

3. Sanxingdui bronze masks are rich in types, including sacrificial masks, sacrificial masks and weapon masks. The types and uses of these masks reflect the religious beliefs, social customs and cultural characteristics of ancient Bashu area.