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Some of the finest objects in the show come from the tomb of Fu Hao (circa 1300 B.C.), which was unearthed at Anyang only four years ago. A formidable woman, Fu Hao was the consort of the Emperor Wu Ding; on occasion, she led his armies into battle. Her tomb contained 200 bronze vessels, some 600 sculptures and ritual objects of jade and stone. Most charming among the bronzes is a pitcher in the shape of an owl; among the jades is a stylized crested bird with a sweeping tail that any art deco designer could be proud...