It has a super cute appearance
As soon as it appeared, it fascinated everyone
Cute, mysterious, noble, domineering
One in its body
Who is it, and where does it come from?
Today, I will take you to meet the most adorable beast bronze sacrifice
"Confessions" from the super cute beast
No one can tell what kind of animal I am
It was said
I am the "Pegasus Divine Horse" in the mouth of the ancients
Although it resembles a foal, it has two horns
There is also a pair of small wings on the abdomen
Not only do I have the graceful posture of a mythical beast
Also wearing three layers of gorgeous "costumes"
The first layer is the cloud and thunder pattern as a shading
The second layer is semi-relief
饕餮(siro tiè)纹、夔(kuí)龙纹、虎纹
The third floor is a three-dimensional sculpture
Capuchin dragons, phoenixes and capuchin tigers
The dragon soars and the tiger leaps, and the phoenix sings Qishan
These are all beautiful symbols for me
To know the various parts of my body
All are made by the split casting method
The perfect connection of the different components
Grasp the properties of a variety of materials
All of them need to go through a complex production process
It was the most cutting-edge craftsmanship at that time~
How's that, isn't the person who made me amazing!
It's not just about "looks"
It is also a witness to the political system of the Western Zhou Dynasty
Not only has a super high "appearance"
The "life experience" of the bronze sacrifice is also extraordinary
It was unearthed in the capital of the Western Zhou Dynasty -
Fenghao site Zhangjia Pojing uncle family tomb
(Feng Ho Ruins, the capital of the Western Zhou Dynasty, located in the southwest of present-day Xi'an City)
Because the vessel is engraved with the six-character inscription of "Deng Zhong as Bao Zun Yi".
It is also known as Deng Zhongzun
△ The six-character inscription of "Deng Zhong made Bao Zun Yi" is translated as "Deng Zhong made this precious vessel of the temple"
The inscription is short
But it clearly explained its identity:
This is a 媵 (yìng) device from "Deng Guo".
That is, the dowry of the Western Zhou Dynasty
Nearly 3,000 years ago, Deng Zhong sacrificed
Shouldering the mission of political marriage
pinned on the best wishes for the married daughter
From the vassal states of the south came to Fenghao, the capital of the Western Zhou Dynasty
It is a witness to the "ritual system" of the Western Zhou Dynasty
Now, it's coming to us
Provide first-hand empirical materials for us to understand the Western Zhou Dynasty
It became the key to unlocking the political system and cultural outlook of the Western Zhou Dynasty
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It is classified according to the shape and function of the instrument
Deng Zhongzun belongs to the "bird and beast shape respect"
In the old days, it was Xi to use such animal-shaped objects
Commonly known as "sacrificial honor"
("Sacrifice" refers to all kinds of livestock and animals used for sacrifices)
The family is huge
It can be called a gathering of small animals in bronze
There is a majestic style, and it also comes with a "partner".
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There are beautiful and hidden "black technology".
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There are also cute things exclusive to the "female god of war" in the Shang Dynasty
The woman is a good owl
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This kind of bronze bird and beast shape represented by Deng Zhongzun
The shape is magnificent, the decoration is gorgeous, and the workmanship is exquisite
They originated from the ancestors' meticulous observation of birds and beasts
and the polishing of bronze casting techniques day after day
Casting is a momentary action
But it makes the viewer seem to see living creatures
This is the embodiment of the superb skills of ancient craftsmen
After nearly 3,000 years, the charm is still the same
As the cutest little beast in the museum
Deng Zhongzun is still haunting
All corners of the Chinese Archaeological Museum
On its body
There are many more historical mysteries waiting for us to discover~
Come and check in
Producer丨Tang Yi
Producer丨Wu Huifeng
Copywriting丨Sun Yuqi
Vision丨Lin Qi
Technology丨Cai Zixu
Reviewer丨Zhu Dongmei
Co-ordinator丨Liu Ying, Wu He
Special thanks to Beijing Station, China Archaeological Museum, China Cultural Relics News
Editor in charge: Zhang Jing