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Let's get to know the "office artifact" of the Warring States
Bronze lamp with silver figurines
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Three lamp plates, nine candles
Sengoku "table lamp" with adjustable brightness
螭(chī)
One of the nine sons of the mythical and legendary dragon
Because of its resemblance to a snake, it is also known as a snake
It is characterized by a large belly and water
In ancient times, it was often used on lamps
It means that it can be fireproof
Let's count first
This bronze lamp with a silver head figurines has several snakes
The figurines are juggling
Right Hand Shake Snake
The head of the snake holds up the lamppost and the lamp tray
There was also a baby ape crawling on the lamppost
Hold the tail of the second mantis snake in your left hand
The snake body is curved
Jack up the second light tray
The lamp plate at the bottom of the left hand coil is surrounded by a third snake
Lift up the middle of the second snake
Stabilize the center of gravity of the entire lamp
So, the answer is:
Three snakes, corresponding to three lamp plates
Did you count correctly?
It's in every light tray
Three cone-shaped lamps (qiān)
Lamp skewers are used to place candles
According to different needs
This lamp can be adjusted freely
Similar to the desk lamps we have on our desks now
Candles with different high, medium and low levels
Corresponding to different usage scenarios
Three, six, and nine candles
Corresponding to different brightness requirements
When nine candles are lit at the same time
The firelight is staggered, and the atmosphere is instantly full
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"Elegance never goes out of style"
The costume is full of detailed figurines
Bronze lamp with silver figurines
In 1977, it was unearthed in the tomb of Zhongshan Wangcuo in the Warring States period
This cemetery is located in the territory of what is now Pingshan County, Hebei Province
During the Warring States period, the Zhongshan Kingdom once existed here
A small country founded by the Xianyu people, a nomadic people from the north
But it was one of the top eight that had to be mentioned during the Warring States period
"Elegance never goes out of style"
It's been more than 2,000 years
Still able from the figurines of the bronze lamp
Get a glimpse of the costume culture of the mysterious Zhongshan Kingdom
Look at the head first
Buns, beards, eyebrows, hair, no mess
High cheekbones, thick eyebrows, short beard, and slightly curled beard are vivid
The eyes are set with black gemstones
It will shine in the light of the candles
再看穿着
The man wears a right-sided shirt
(Note: The right side of the shirt is covered from left to right)
The right side is an important feature of the ancient Central Plains national costume in the mainland
The country of Zhongshan was founded by nomadic peoples
The unearthed figurines are wearing right sides
It can be seen that Zhongshan was in the country at that time
It has been cultured and integrated with the ethnic groups of the Central Plains
Finally, look at the belt hook around the man's waist
The belt hook was the hook used to tie the belt of the ancients
Equivalent to the current belt buckle
The belt hook is made of different materials
Most of them are bronze, but there are also gold, jade, etc
△ inlaid with gold phoenix silver belt hook, unearthed in the Warring States period Zhongshan Wang Cuo tomb.
Through the material, style, etc. with hooks
It is possible to distinguish the status of the person wearing it
"Huainanzi Shuo Lin Xun" recorded: "The hall is full of sitting, and the hooks are different, and there is one in the ring." ”
Meaning, everyone sits together
Belt hooks vary
You can see how high or low their status is
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"Men dressed as women"
Reproduce the culture of advocating excellence during the Warring States period
During the Warring States period, the culture of advocating excellence prevailed
However, there is very little historical data at present
The excavation of the bronze lamp of the silver-headed figurines
It makes up for the lack of documentation
Advocacy originated from the entertainment activities of folk festivals and sacrifices
Every social festival and wax sacrifice
People should choose leisure to gather, play games, and have a good drink
Excellence is gradually formed
The performance form integrates singing and dancing, rapping, acting, and juggling
and even form a special group represented by advocating excellence
They relied on performing stunts to earn money
The culture of advocating excellence in Zhongshan is very prosperous and prosperous
"Lü's Spring and Autumn Knowledge" recorded: "The custom of Zhongshan, day for night, night after day, men and women lean, solid no rest, recreation, songs and sorrows, its lord knows evil, this wind of the country." ”
If you look closely at the copper lamp, you will also find
Figures "dressed as women"
She has a beard but wears a woman's hair ornament
This is because there is no distinction between men and women prevailing in Zhongshan country
The man of Zhongshan Kingdom likes
Dressed as a man and dressed as a woman, witty and funny to make people laugh
Advocate the prosperity of excellent culture
It also illustrates the Zhongshan Kingdom at that time from the side
The country is rich, and the people have no worries about food and clothing
The little figurines held up
More than 2,000 years ago
People's pursuit of light and art
The wisdom of the ancients has been passed down to the present day
Still shining
Producer丨Tang Yi
Producer丨Bi Lei
Copywriting丨Wang Danni
Vision丨Lin Qi
Technology丨Ark
Proofreading丨Zuo Zhongming
Co-ordinator丨Liu Ying, Wu He
Special thanks丨Hebei Museum Hebei Station
Editor in charge: Jia Hongwei