Cultural relics of Xia, Shang, Zhou dynasties on display in Hong Kong

Cultural relics of the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties (2070B.C-1600B.C.) unearthed from central China's Henan Province are exhibited at the Hong Kong Museum of History in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, April 2, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/Hou Yu)

The exhibition showcases more than 150 pieces of artifacts including bronze, jade, pottery wares and oracle bones. Of them, 33 pieces (sets) are national first-class cultural relics in China, 33 pieces (sets) are national first-class cultural relics in China, and 40 pieces (sets) are exhibited outside Henan Province for the first time.

Cultural relics of the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties (2070B.C-1600B.C.) unearthed from central China's Henan Province are exhibited at the Hong Kong Museum of History in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, April 2, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/Hou Yu)

Cultural relics of the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties (2070B.C-1600B.C.) unearthed from central China's Henan Province are exhibited at the Hong Kong Museum of History in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, April 2, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/Hou Yu)

Cultural relics of the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties (2070B.C-1600B.C.) unearthed from central China's Henan Province are exhibited at the Hong Kong Museum of History in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, April 2, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/Hou Yu)

Cultural relics of the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties (2070B.C-1600B.C.) unearthed from central China's Henan Province are exhibited at the Hong Kong Museum of History in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, April 2, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/Hou Yu)

Cultural relics of the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties (2070B.C-1600B.C.) unearthed from central China's Henan Province are exhibited at the Hong Kong Museum of History in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, April 2, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/Hou Yu)

Cultural relics of the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties (2070B.C-1600B.C.) unearthed from central China's Henan Province are exhibited at the Hong Kong Museum of History in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, April 2, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/Hou Yu)

Cultural relics of the Xia, Shang and Zhou dynasties (2070B.C-1600B.C.) unearthed from central China's Henan Province are exhibited at the Hong Kong Museum of History in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, April 2, 2024. (Photo: China News Service/Hou Yu)