preface
In 1983, Japan borrowed the Terracotta Army from China for exhibition, but unfortunately, an accident occurred that caused the Terracotta Army to be severely damaged and turned into a pile of debris.
Japan offered compensation to China, but at the same time demanded that China leave the fragments in Japan. How will the Chinese government respond to this request?
The value of terracotta warriors
The Terracotta Army is an outstanding representative of ancient Chinese civilization, known as the "Eighth Wonder of the World", and is famous worldwide for its excellent craftsmanship and huge scale.
As the guardian of the ancient Chinese imperial tombs, the Terracotta Army is not only a work of art, but also has important historical research value.
The exquisite craftsmanship of the terracotta warriors is breathtaking. Each terracotta warrior is made to real human proportions, with detailed portrayals of clothing, facial expressions, and hairstyles.
The use of clay materials and the exquisite use of painting techniques make the terracotta warriors present a vivid and realistic image.
Whether soldiers or officials, each terracotta warrior shows a unique personality and fine craftsmanship, providing rich artistic research materials for future generations of artists and researchers.
Secondly, the terracotta army carries rich historical research value. These terracotta warriors were the guardians of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor and witnessed the rise of the Qin Dynasty and the process of unifying China.
They are not only symbols of military power, but also reflect the social, military system and cultural characteristics of the Qin Dynasty.
By studying the characteristics of the terracotta army's shape, clothing, military equipment and other aspects, we can deeply understand the military system and war methods of the Qin Dynasty, and reveal the important position and influence of the Qin Dynasty in Chinese history.
The Terracotta Army is known as a treasure in human civilization, and its unique historical and cultural value is breathtaking.
They not only represent the pinnacle of ancient Chinese art, but also provide researchers with a valuable resource for insight into the era of the First Qin Emperor.
For this reason, the Terracotta Army has attracted scholars, artists and tourists from all over the world, and has become an important symbol of Chinese cultural heritage and world cultural heritage.
However, such a precious terracotta army has had a painful experience in the history of the mainland?
Japan leases the Terracotta Army
In October 1983, on the occasion of the celebration of the 400th anniversary of the founding of Osaka, Japan, Osaka officials proposed to borrow some "terracotta warriors" from China for exhibition.
At that time, China had just begun to open up to the outside world, and in order to enhance the friendship and cultural exchanges between China and Japan, after careful consideration, China agreed to this request and agreed to lend the terracotta army.
This move not only demonstrates China's importance to Japan's friendship, but also expresses China's desire to actively participate in international cultural exchanges.
In order to express the pursuit of peace and respect, the mainland carefully selected a military official pottery figurine among the terracotta warriors, which is a symbolic move.
Among the many terracotta warriors, the number of military warriors is extremely limited, only a few dozen exist, so the selected military warrior has a high preciousness.
The rental of the Terracotta Army is a rare opportunity for Japan, because the historical weight of the Terracotta Army cannot be found in Japan itself.
Although Japan has a long history and rich cultural heritage, it cannot compare to China's 5,000-year civilization.
After the Terracotta Army was exhibited in Japan, it immediately attracted a warm welcome and widespread attention from the Japanese people.
The Terracotta Army enjoys a high status in the world. For most people, without the opportunity to travel to China to see the Terracotta Army in person, this exhibition may be a rare and precious opportunity in a lifetime.
Countless people have come to the museum to see this soldier from thousands of years ago, and are attracted by its unique charm.
The audience was amazed by the skillful hands of ancient Chinese craftsmen, who marveled at the exquisite craftsmanship and detail handling of the soldiers.
Just when people were amazed by the craftsmanship of the terracotta warriors, something unexpected suddenly happened.
The terracotta army was damaged
During the exhibition, a Japanese man suddenly rushed into the display area of the Terracotta Army, ignored the obstruction of the railing, smashed the glass protective cover of the Terracotta Warriors and Horses with his object in hand, and then pushed down the Terracotta Warriors and Horses with force.
In an instant, the terracotta warriors that were originally intact were reduced to pieces, which was heartbreaking.
The staff of the exhibition hall immediately acted quickly to stop the man's vandalism and quickly arrest him.
Immediately after this shocking incident, the Japanese realized that they could not avoid their responsibilities and quickly apologized to the Chinese side.
They expressed deep regret and expressed their willingness to bear huge compensation to compensate for this irreparable loss.
In addition to apologies and compensation, the Japanese side made an additional request. They hope to be able to negotiate with the Chinese government and buy these broken terracotta porcelain pieces so that they can be left in Japan.
This move revealed Japan's fundamental purpose, which they tried to exchange for money on the grounds that the terracotta army was destroyed and lacked value.
However, even if the terracotta army is destroyed, it still has irreplaceable historical and cultural value.
Japan tried to keep the debris at home, but the Chinese government gained insight into their botched performance.
The Chinese government knows that if the fragments remain in Japan, the Japanese government will try to restore them again and use them for research.
As a symbol of ancient Chinese history and culture, the Terracotta Army, whether complete or not, carries valuable historical information and cultural heritage.
The Chinese government will not allow these pieces to become a bargaining chip that the Japanese government can use to control negotiations.
China responded
Although the Chinese government accepted Japan's apology and said that the other party's behavior had been forgiven, it still firmly defended the rights and interests of the Terracotta Army as China's private cultural relics.
Whether the Terracotta Army is broken or not, it always belongs to China, as China's precious cultural heritage, the Chinese government will never let the fragments of the Terracotta Army remain in Japan, and the terracotta warriors and horses fragments must be transported back to China without omission.
Immediately afterwards, the fragments of the terracotta army were quickly transported back to the country. The Chinese government attaches great importance to the protection and restoration of the Terracotta Army, mobilized a team of experts, and spent more than two months to meticulously restore the Terracotta Army.
Restoration work was no easy task, and experts needed to meticulously stitch and repair the fragments to restore the terracotta warriors' original appearance.
They put a lot of effort into restoring the location and details of each fragment.
After hard work, the terracotta warriors gradually regained their former majesty and glory.
Through ingenious craftsmanship and precise craftsmanship, experts precisely stitch together each fragment, making the terracotta warriors and horses a complete and magnificent picture again.
summary
The decisive action of the Chinese government reflects the great importance it attaches to historical and cultural heritage, and also demonstrates the country's cultural self-confidence and strong strength.
China has demonstrated its absolute protection of its cultural heritage, and in so doing so, it has demonstrated the dignity and autonomy of the country.
This tough stance sends a clear message to the world that China will firmly defend its cultural heritage and will not tolerate any infringement and destruction.