In Photos: A Three Kingdoms' Tomb Revealed

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Dragon and tiger

Three Kings Tomb

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Engraved with dragon and tiger patterns on both sides, this jade hollowed disc shows great artistry. It's about 4 inches (11 cm) in diameter.

Bronze beast

Three Kings Tomb

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This bronze vessel stand shows a furry beast, with curly horns on its forehead, turning its head and biting.

Bronze locks

Three Kings Tomb

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These hollow bronze locks have an inscription on one side saying "Made by Yan."

Bracelets

Three Kings Tomb

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Eight gold bracelets, also found in the tomb.

Beads

Three Kings Tomb

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Crystal and agate beads, strung together.

A silver disc...

Three Kings Tomb

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A silver disc ...

A gold disc ...

Three Kings Tomb

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And a gold disc, complimenting the silver. Faint markings appear to be etched on it. No measurements were given but both discs appear to be about the size of a hand.

Bronze ornaments

Three Kings Tomb

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Twelve bronze ornaments with spiral decoration, they were discovered strung together. Six have square holes and six have circular ones.

Pottery chickens

Three Kings Tomb

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Chickens, made of glaze pottery.

Pottery Ducks

Three Kings Tomb

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Glazed pottery ducks, the general and his wife had plenty of fowl for the afterlife.

Owen Jarus
Owen Jarus
Live Science Contributor

Owen Jarus is a regular contributor to Live Science who writes about archaeology and humans' past. He has also written for The Independent (UK), The Canadian Press (CP) and The Associated Press (AP), among others. Owen has a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Toronto and a journalism degree from Ryerson University.