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What are the common decorative patterns of bronzes in the early Shang Dynasty?

Early Shang bronzes, represented by Erligang cultural site in Zhengzhou, Henan Province, were mostly directly imitated pottery, with thin walls and many bottoms, and were full of conical columns. Common decorative patterns include gluttonous patterns, Kui Wen patterns, dragon patterns, tiger patterns and humanoid patterns. Generally palindromes are not used as shading. The food utensils mainly include tripod, guard, and jade; Wine vessels mainly include Jue, Yi, Yi, Zun, Yi, Yi and Yi. Water containers mainly include plates and pots; Weapons and tools mainly include ge, spear, halberd, arrow, knife, spear, chisel, axe, saw, fish hook and so on.