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Looking at the past, each dynasty has left behind highly symbolic products, such as the grace and wealth of the Tang Dynasty, the freshness and elegance of the Song Dynasty, and the customs and elegance of the Qing Dynasty, which is closest to the modern era.
The next set of pictures will prove that even after thousands of years, it is still amazing and moving cultural relics, and I have to admire the aesthetics of the ancients after reading it...
【▶> Ming Xiaoduan Queen Nine Dragons and Nine Phoenix Crowns <◀]
It is no exaggeration to say that when I first saw this photo of the Nine Dragons and Nine Phoenix Crowns of Queen Ming Xiaoduan, the editor couldn't take his eyes off it, how could there be such a beautiful phoenix crown in this world?
I saw that the phoenix crown was inlaid with more than 115 rubies and more than 4,000 pearls, these pearls and gems are uncarved natural products, showing luxury and natural beauty.
The present appearance of this tiara also shows one of the best jewelry craftsmanship in the Ming Dynasty, with craftsmen tying hats from lacquered bamboo and silk silk into fabrics.
In front of the crown are nine dragons made of pure gold, and below are eight golden phoenixes dotted with emeralds, and the dragons and phoenixes are decorated with beads made of precious stones.
Today, this magnificent phoenix crown has been in the collection of the National Museum of China, and in order to better protect it, it was also listed as one of the cultural relics prohibited from going abroad (territory) in 02.
【▶> lotus-shaped glass tray <◀】
What do you think of when you mention the glass cup? Is it the "culprit" in "Journey to the West" that made the sand monk be demoted to the world, the glass cup?
You must know that art comes from life, the glass bowl on the heavenly court in the mythological story also existed in the ancient world, after the editor saw this lotus-shaped glass tray, I can only use two words to describe the life of the ancients, that is: exquisite!
The glass cup is in the shape of a lotus flower, the whole body is blue and translucent, the shape is beautiful and colorful, like a blue lotus blooming in midsummer, giving people a cool feeling.
This glass cup shines in the Gansu Provincial Museum, and everyone who sees him is amazed by the ingenuity and extreme aesthetics of the ancients.
【▶> Yue King Goujian Sword <◀]
In the Hubei Provincial Museum, as soon as you enter the hall, you can see the "first sword in the world" that occupies the atrium on the second floor - the sword of King Goujian of Yue.
That's right, it's the sword worn by the lying and brave Gou Jian, even though more than 2,500 years have passed, this sword is still cold and extremely sharp.
This sword is a bronze sword, the sword is 55.7 cm long, the sword body is covered with black rhombic patterns, the back is also inlaid with turquoise, and near the head of the sword, there is also an inscription on the wrong golden bird seal.
For thousands of years, this sword has been buried deep in the ground but has never rusted, and the moment it is rediscovered, it once again proves to the world what craftsmanship is, what is called beauty and wisdom.
【▶> Qin Dynasty Golden-handled Iron Sword <◀]
Although the next sword is not as well preserved as the sword of King Goujian, its beautiful hilt is also amazing.
This is a gold-handled iron sword from the Qin State in the Spring and Autumn Period, and according to the name, we can also know that the body of the sword is made of iron, and the hilt is made of gold.
If we focus on the hilt, we will find that the hilt is not solid, but is drawn in hollow relief, and the lines on it are a cloud hook pattern and a bead pattern converge.
In addition, in order to make the hilt look more gorgeous, it is also inlaid with various beads and turquoise, which is quite a finishing touch, and it is exquisite!
【▶> clear gold inlaid beaded stone dot cui hairpin <◀】
This is a piece of jewelry during the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty, as the name suggests, it can also be known that it is inlaid with jewels and jade, and the hairpin is specially made by using techniques such as dotted cui.
Of course, not everyone can bring this gorgeous hairpin, most of them come from the head of the Qing Dynasty court concubine, these jewelry shapes are graceful and luxurious, and the workmanship is meticulous, after all, there is a little flaw that is all off the head.
In addition to the dotted cui, the use of silk, engraving and other traditional crafts have made immortal contributions to the exquisite display of this jewelry.
【▶>芙蓉石蟠螭耳盖炉<◀】
Look at this small powder stove, is there a feeling of returning to 18 years old? The pink is tender and full of romance, this small stove in the Nanjing Museum is really out of the circle by its own appearance.
It comes from the Qianlong period, the scientific name is called the hibiscus stone pan cockroach ear cover furnace, the whole body is made of hibiscus stone, and then carved with delicate patterns, crystal clear for people to stop and watch.
The top of the lid is also carved with four dragon-shaped decorations circling and soaring, exuding majesty in the display of beautiful colleagues.
It is worth mentioning that this hibiscus stone is extremely fragile and can break if you are not careful, and its completion also shows us the exquisite skills of the craftsmen at that time.
【▶> Ruyi moire gold plate <◀】
Also from the Nanjing Museum is this Ruyi cloud pattern gold plate, just listen to the name is not full of auspiciousness and atmosphere!
That's right, this entangled Ruyi moire gold plate is domineering, and the weight of more than 230 grams of pure gold alone is coveted, not to mention the delicate patterns on it.
In the center of this gold plate, you can see a small flower composed of four small ruyi heads, the flower is also composed of various curly and convex moire around it, and the shading is engraved with yin lines and engraved lotus flowers, which shows both wealth and prosperity.
【▶> Luodian Rosewood Five-String Pipa <◀】
After reading all kinds of jewelry and swords, let's also cultivate our sentiments and feel the fun of piano, chess, calligraphy and painting at that time of the ancients.
This is an inlay texture instrument from the Tang Dynasty, and the Luodian inlay technology of the Tang Dynasty has been exerted to the extreme, and the prosperity of the Tang Dynasty seems to be perceptible on this instrument.
It is made of rosewood and carved from a luodian pattern throughout, and is decorated with materials such as South Sea luminous shells, colored amber and tortoiseshell.
The patterns on the panel are also very exquisite, and the hair of the Hu people is clearly visible, riding a camel as if running on the desert, which can be described as ingenious and shocking.
【▶>掐丝镶嵌金辟邪<◀】
In the Dingzhou Museum of Hebei Province, there is also a cultural relic that is so beautiful that it makes people drool, which is the filigree inlaid with gold to ward off evil spirits.
This precious cultural relic comes from the hands of Liu Chang, the king of Zhongshan Mu, it resembles a tiger, and seems to be more majestic than the tiger, the shape is vivid, standing on a thin piece of gold with its head held high, it looks domineering and awe-inspiring.
In addition to a variety of delicate patterns, this artifact is also inlaid with a variety of turquoise and red agate, which is even more dazzling while being resplendent with gold.
The bottom bracket is engraved with flowing moire, and the whole adopts filigree, welding, inlay and other processes, which is enough to see how the craftsmen at that time made full use of the malleability of pure gold.
In this cultural relic, I saw the super high production technology of Han Dynasty gold, and I have to admire the aesthetics and technology of my ancestors!
【▶> Tang Dynasty · Mandarin duck lotus petal pattern golden bowl <◀】
The back waves of the Yangtze River push the front waves, if the craftsmanship of the Han Dynasty has been so superb, then the Tang Dynasty is more than that, this mandarin duck lotus petal pattern gold bowl is a good embodiment.
In 1970, it broke ground in Shaanxi, unearthed a total of two bowls, the weight is close to 400 grams, I don't know if the ancients took this to eat or not, but the appetite must have increased greatly!
Let's not talk about this, let's take a look at the craftsmanship of this bowl, the exquisite patterns on it make people can't take their eyes off, mainly animal ornaments and honeysuckle patterns and other moire patterns.
At the bottom of the bowl are small gold beads neatly arranged, and the diamond-shaped pattern gives a sense of calm and tranquility.
I have to say that the ancestors have some aesthetics on their bodies, and those cultural relics full of stories are swaying in the long river of history, bringing great surprises to the people of the present world.
If I could, I would like to travel back in time to experience the great technology of the ancients, and ask them how they got these elusive inspirations.