Ancient Chinese glass in the War and Han Dynasties
So, what is the specific use of ancient glass (crystal glass) utensils in the Warring Han Dynasty?
First we need to establish its social status. Due to the scarcity of resources, the complexity of the craftsmanship and the supremacy of the user (class), ancient glass is "more expensive than gold and silver". Its origin, from the very beginning, determines that it is a rare treasure exclusive to the ruler, and it must first be a treasure for "living use" and not a symbolic "artifact" after death.
What is the highest status of a living item?
In the bronze series, the highest status is Ding. The Ding is not only a symbol of royal power, but also the primary instrument of worshiping the ancestors of heaven and earth.
In the jade series, the highest status bi. 琮, 璋, 璧, 璜, bi is not only one of the four instruments of heavenly sacrifice, but also has the highest humanistic status. Like Ding, Bi is not only a symbol of the integrity and prosperity of the country, but also a symbol of the ownership of the world and the inheritance of royal power.
It can be determined that some of the ancient glass (crystal glass) utensils are ceremonial vessels.
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