Unit_5_Meeting_your_ancestors课件17（人教版选修8）.pptVIP

3. Bronze bird This is a very realistic and lively bronze statue of a bird. Its wing is not realistic but shows some feathers pointing to the sky. It represented the idea that all animals have spirits and birds were especially important. It may have been used for religious purposes. 4 Clay pot This clay pot was found with the bronze objects already described. It rests on three thick legs which makes it very sturdy. It has a long straight body ending in a dome at the top of the lid. There is also an open mouth-like part to pour the liquid in or out. The handle reaches from below the open