Qian and Kun's case
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Wrong gold and silver four dragons four phoenix copper scheme seat
It was excavated in 1977 in Hebei Province
Wrong gold and silver four dragons four phoenix copper plan seat, is the Warring States Zhongshan King
An extremely rare artistic treasure found in the tomb.
Looks
It is a small table used by the ancients when sitting on the floor. When the wrong gold and silver four dragons and four phoenix copper schemes were unearthed, the case surface had decayed, leaving only the bronze case seat.
△ Wrong gold and silver four dragons and four phoenix copper plan seat (Du Chuan / photo)
The circular base of the plan is supported by four sika deer, whose body is decorated with stripes and a gentle appearance.
On the circular base, there are four sacred dragons standing, the dragon has its chest held high, and its head is facing in all directions.
The dragon is a single-headed double body, and its two tails are divided to the left and right, and the two horns on the head are hooked. The wings of the dragon converge in the middle and are hemispherical. From the neck to the tail of the dragon, the dragon is decorated with fish scales, long feathers, and python skin patterns, and the ornaments stretch naturally. There is a phoenix on each side of the tangled ring of the dragon's tail, spreading its wings and flying, and the phoenix body is decorated with feathers, which is vivid and gorgeous.
The dragon and phoenix are the symbols of the Chinese nation and have a beautiful meaning. Deer also occupy a very important position in the ancient auspicious culture, is a symbol of longevity, especially the white deer, known as "xianlu" or "tianlu", regarded as the auspicious and magical beast.
The dragon and phoenix on this case seat are peaceful, and the sacred deer is dedicated, which contains rich auspicious meanings.
craft
Will you wonder how people could have made such a complex and exquisite case in the Warring States period more than 2,000 years ago, without machinery and precise instruments?
This is due to the superb casting process of Zhongshanguo craftsmen. The four dragons and four phoenixes are cast in each part of the whole apparatus and then connected into one.
For example, the sika deer and the ring base are welded to the connection, that is, the nail is used to penetrate the deer's chest cavity from the inside of the ring seat, and then the nail is welded. This not only does not expose the appearance of the joint marks but also achieves a stable effect.
△ Zhongshan beauty - wrong gold and silver four dragons four phoenix copper scheme seat part
The four dragons and four phoenixes copper scheme base is composed of more than 70 components, and there are nearly 100 welding and welding casting points in the whole machine, but the appearance is seamlessly integrated, and there is no gap in sight. Such exquisite craftsmanship is difficult to achieve so perfect under modern high-tech conditions.
Architectural aesthetics on the table
Do you believe that the wrong gold, silver, four dragons, four phoenixes and copper schemes are also inextricably linked to traditional Chinese ancient architecture?
You may not have noticed that the base of this plan is round, and the four dragons and four phoenixes in the middle part also form a circular structure, but at the top, the frame used to support the case has become square. How is this done?
You see, each faucet has a special component on it - the bucket arch.
Bucket arches played a very important role in ancient Chinese architecture.
In terms of aesthetics, it supports the eaves, making the external shape diverse and flexible, making the building more beautiful and spectacular.
Wrong gold and silver four dragons and four phoenix copper scheme seat is the earliest warring states period dou arch application example found in China, which will fully express the power and beauty of the dou arch.
After more than 2,000 years of vicissitudes, the artistic brilliance of the Four Dragons and Four PhoenixEs Bronze Scheme Seat is still dazzling, and the craftsman spirit it embodies continues to inspire us to continue to innovate and strive for excellence in our work.
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Source | Comprehensively arranged in Hebei Museum