In the alleys of Yangzhou, there is a "tiger head and tiger brain" stone daring

Modern Express News (reporter Gu Xiaowen / photo) Taishan stone dare, more common in the ancient city of Yangzhou, they are generally located in the alley, used in the town house to ward off evil spirits. In the old city of Rulaizhu Alley, there is a Piece of Taishan Stone engraved with a tiger's head, which is very rare. It is understood that this stone dared to be a thing during the Guangxu period of the Qing Dynasty, and has a history of more than 100 years.

This piece of Stone Dangdang, located in Rulaizhu Lane, was discovered by Yangzhou folk collector Zhang Yushun when he was walking around the old streets and alleys. Zhang Yushun is a retired employee of He Yuan, Rulai Pillar Lane is located near He Garden, this Piece of Taishan Stone Dare to be the location, is at the intersection of the three passages of Rulai Pillar Lane. According to Zhang Yushun, "The Rulai Pillar was originally used to ward off evil and suppress evil, but in the past there was a habit of erecting Rulai Pillars by the river and bridges, and the town of evil was eliminated and peace was sought." Later, the place where the Rulai Pillar was erected became Rulai Pillar Alley. Zhang Yushun said, "In ancient times, people often stood up Taishan stone at the entrance of the alley. "Such a location, in line with tradition.

Because of the wind and sun, this Piece of Taishan Stone dares to be weathered, and above it is a tiger's head, which can see its tiger's eyes more clearly, and the tiger's mouth is more weathered and can only be faintly seen. On the top of the tiger's head, there is a "king" engraved. "In fact, as long as you look at this word, you know that it is a tiger's head."

"This Taishan stone dares to be more exquisite." Zhang Yushun believes that the carvings on the stones are yang carvings. "This kind of carving technique is conducive to highlighting the majesty of the tiger." The reporter learned that this piece of Taishan stone in Rulai pillar lane dares to be dang, about 1 meter high, with a tiger's head carved above and the word "Taishan" engraved below. According to Zhang Yushun, this Piece of Taishan Stone Dare dang was originally exposed intact, with time engraved on it, and the words below are "Taishan Stone Dare to Dang". Later, because of the modification of the obscured part.

Taishan stone dare to dang, there is also hung a plaque: "In ancient times, there were many taboos and worships, 'stone dare to dang' is one of the most special kinds of worship, and the small stone stele (or small stone man) standing on the bridge road to rush or build on the wall of the house, engraved (or book) 'stone dare dang' or 'Taishan stone dare dang' and the like, to prohibit the ominous custom, very popular in the folk." ”

Zhang Yushun said that according to the time on the stone tablet, this Taishan stone dared to stand in the Guangxu period. Zhang Yushun believes that Taishan stone dares to be a thing to ward off evil spirits, and then carved the tiger's head of the town house to ward off evil spirits, which shows the ancients' pursuit of peace and happiness.