Mahakala is the free translation of the Sanskrit mahākālā. Dapeng Garuda is the free translation of Garuda in Esoteric Buddhism. It is one of the eight heavenly dragons in Buddhism. It is the mount of Karma Buddha in the north of the five directions of Esoteric Buddhism. It means

Gold " Mahakala " dancing god statue

This image is a hat ornament, a relief of the Tantric Mahakala image. Mahakala is the free translation of Sanskrit mahākālā. He is the wrathful incarnation of the Hindu Shiva god (Siva), and is regarded as the god of battle by Tantric Buddhism. The left hand holds a skull supporter, the right hand holds a yue knife, and the foot steps on "Devī".

A gilt bronze niche with a lotus figure of Amitabha.

This Buddhist niche is the Tibetan secret "gawu", which is a male amulet, and may have been placed on the top of the hat. Amitabha is the transliteration of Infinite Light, and is the Western Buddha among the Five Buddhas of Esoteric Buddhism.

Dapeng Garuda image

Dapeng Garuda is the free translation of Garuda in Tantra. It is one of the eight heavenly dragons of Buddhism. It is the mount of the Northern Karma Buddha of the Five Directions of Esoteric Buddhism, implying the Dharma King. It captures everything and returns everything.

Bone Buddha Beads

consists of 1 "two-bead" golden Buddha head, 27 bone beads, and 28 small golden wheels ("separate wheels").

crystal beads

consists of 1 "two-bead" Buddha head, 108 counting beads, 4 memorized twisting strings (40 beads), and 1 pendant head (9 beads). Crystal beads are used in the esoteric breathing method and Guanyin method.

Bone Buddha beads

consists of a "two-bead" gold-inlaid Buddha head 1, 108 bone beads, and 109 small gold wheels ("interval wheels").

Vajra

Vajra is the free translation of the ancient Indian weapon Fazheluo. It is usually five-stranded and later a tantric weapon. It represents strong and sharp wisdom, which can cut off troubles and eliminate demons. The "recording twist" on the Tantric beads is usually pendant with various gemstones and gold pendants, and high-level beads are often pendant with vajra.

Gold Dharma Ring

Turquoise Round Carved Fish Ornament, White Jade Round Carved Fish Ornament

Tin sacrificial vessels

In the Ming Dynasty , the tin sacrificial vessels were customized to show frugality when princes were buried with them. After Hongwu they were just formalities. The rich funerary objects in the tomb of King Zhuang of Liang are in sharp contrast.

The iron knife

The sheath is made of leather and wood and has decayed. On the top of the scabbard is a 猌 made of gold pieces, which is well preserved and belongs to the king's funerary object.

Painted iron helmet

A "cover" composed of 12 vertical iron bars is welded inside the helmet. The whole body is glued with plain linen and then painted red. Directly in front of the helmet, the word "brave" is written in gold powder. A helmet that belongs to the king.

Bronze mirror

Wooden coffin ring copper Paving head

4 The paving head should belong to the paving head on the king's coffin board

Mingjing iron top hook

Mingjing iron top hook is the most auspicious accessory of Mingjing. During the funeral, the hook is hooked The wooden poles were placed and the banners were held in the ceremonial guard. After the coffin was placed in the Xuan Palace, it was placed on the coffin.

copper scissors

copper chopsticks

Glazed pottery jar (lamp)

Yellow-green glazed pottery, with shallow basket pattern on the inner and outer walls. A tubular iron lamp stand is erected at the inner bottom. The pottery jars (lamps) are ever-bright lamps in the tomb. There are 2 pieces in total. They were originally placed on the left and right lampstands in the back room.

Door iron lock


Collection of King Liangzhuang—Old Hubei Provincial Museum Part 1

Collection of King Liangzhuang—Old Hubei Provincial Museum Part 2

Collection of King Liangzhuang—Old Hubei Provincial Museum Part 3