China has a long history and has a cultural history of thousands of years. It has also left behind a very rich material culture to its descendants, including many very precious historical relics. These cultural objects reflect the superb skills of ancient people and condense a lot of wisdom. Next, we will introduce you to five cultural relics with great historical value, each of which reflects the cultural characteristics of different dynasties.
dot-green pearl gemstone gold dragon and phoenix crown
This phoenix crown has a strong sense of design, made of lacquer and fine bamboo silk, mainly made of dot-green Ruyi cloud pieces, and there are also 18 petals made of gems and pearls surrounded by plum blossoms, with fine and perfect details. The front of the crown is decorated with a pair of symmetrical emerald blue flying phoenixes. Three golden dragons made of gold wire are arranged equidistantly at the top of the crown, and there are tassels made of jewelry at the mouth of the dragon.
There are six "beans" made of pearls and gems on the back of the phoenix crown, which are separated from left and right in a fan shape. This phoenix crown is inlaid with pearl stones, including more than 100 red sapphires and more than 3,400 pearls. The above three dragons use the craft of gold-ripe silk . The production process is complex, so the craft value is immeasurable. The phoenix crown of the Ming Dynasty is recognized as exquisite and exquisite.
Sun God Bird Gold Ornament
This is also a national treasure, originating from the Shang and Zhou dynasties. This Sun God Bird Gold Ornament has been designated as a symbol of Chinese cultural heritage. Although the overall weight of this gold jewelry is low, the production process is very advanced. From the side, the thickness of this gold jewelry is like a piece of paper, and it is well preserved without any wear. It is carved with unique animal-shaped patterns on its limbs, showing a strong and simple atmosphere.
at all cannot be seen as an artifact from Shang and Zhou dynasties. The overall composition is rigorous, the lines are smooth, the rhythmic, and full of strong dynamics. Four divine birds flying spread their wings are flying around the sun endlessly and reciprocate. Full of ancient philosophical and religious thoughts, it represents the brilliant achievements of the ancient Shu golden craftsmanship.
Tang Beast Head Agate Cup
Beast First Cup is also a national treasure. This Beast First Cup is made of agate, and this piece of agate is also relatively precious. It is a very rare colorful silk agate, and there is no connection between the middle, which is integrated. The cup is the shape of a cow's horn as a whole, and an animal head is carved on the horn. The animal head is carved very exquisitely. Whether it is the legs or ears, it is full of details and crystal clear.
carvings at the eyes are also very natural, allowing the viewer to face the majestic and domineering spirit of the ancient beast. At the mouth of the ancient beast, a prominent beast's mouth is inlaid with gold. This beast's mouth is not only used for viewing, but also a cup plug for the cup, which is of high value. This beast-headed agate cup is a product of cultural exchanges between China and foreign countries in the Tang Dynasty. Unearthed in Hejia Village, Nanjiao, Xi'an City, Shaanxi Province in October 1970, it is now in the collection of the Shaanxi History Museum.
Tianhuangshi Sanlianzhan
This is Qianlong's favorite set of seals when he was alive. This set of seals is divided into three parts in total, and the chain is carved by topaz and connects the three small seals together. The shapes of the three small seals are also different, two of which are square, while the other one is oval, and the sizes of the three seals are also different, and the contents of the carvings on the seals are also different.
Although this is Qianlong’s favorite set of seals, it was not buried with him, but was left in the palace. This set of seals is now collected by the Palace Museum, and it is also one of the most valuable sets of seals in the Palace Museum. Since it is a special item for ancient emperors, the materials used are naturally the most precious. In this way, the seal requires a large piece of yellow stone to be carved, so its value is immeasurable just from the material.
Twenty-five Seals
During the Qianlong period, the emperor ordered the Office of Internal Affairs to carve the Twenty-five Seals , and this jade seal was actually used relatively few times and was stored in the warehouse most of the time.However, its meaning is very profound. The reason why it carved the twenty-five seals was because of Qianlong's sudden whim.
Before Qianlong, the Zhou Dynasty was the oldest dynasty, with a total of twenty-five dynasties. Qianlong ordered the carving of twenty-five seals, hoping that the Qing Dynasty could continue like the Zhou Dynasty. During the Qing Dynasty, the use of jade seals was relatively casual and there was no fixed layout. The emperor's seal could be seen on many written documents.
China's cultural relics are profound and profound, especially the jewelry in the palace, which is even more exquisite and atmospheric, becoming the source of Western brands of jewelry for oriental elements.
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