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An ivory scepter is on display during an exhibition titled "The Proof of Early China: The Civilizations of Songze and Liangzhu." at Shanghai Museum, June 19, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Zhang Hengwei)

A total of 358 pieces of cultural relics from 19 museums and archaeological institutions across China were showcased in the exhibition. One third of the relics have never been put on public display before.

A jade Cong is on display during an exhibition titled "The Proof of Early China: The Civilizations of Songze and Liangzhu." at Shanghai Museum, June 19, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Zhang Hengwei)

A jade carving is on display during an exhibition titled "The Proof of Early China: The Civilizations of Songze and Liangzhu." at Shanghai Museum, June 19, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Zhang Hengwei)

Cultural relics are displayed during an exhibition titled "The Proof of Early China: The Civilizations of Songze and Liangzhu." at Shanghai Museum, June 19, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Zhang Hengwei)

A cultural relic is displayed during an exhibition titled "The Proof of Early China: The Civilizations of Songze and Liangzhu." at Shanghai Museum, June 19, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Zhang Hengwei)

A jade Cong is on display during an exhibition titled "The Proof of Early China: The Civilizations of Songze and Liangzhu." at Shanghai Museum, June 19, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Zhang Hengwei)

People visit an exhibition titled "The Proof of Early China: The Civilizations of Songze and Liangzhu." at Shanghai Museum, June 19, 2023. (Photo: China News Service/Zhang Hengwei)