@Guangzhou people, @people who have been to Guangzhou:
will give you two tips first.
Guess what this cultural relic is?
Tips ①:
When you walk on the streets of Guangzhou, you can often encounter it.
Tips ②:
When you stare at it, the dragon and phoenix appear in the auspiciousness.
Your answer is __________
The "appearance rate" is super high!
Four keywords to see why it is out of the circle
When you are walking on the streets of Guangzhou
you will often encounter this cultural relic
Before you step into the Nanyue King Museum
The huge emblem is the first to catch your eye↓
Located in the traditional city of Guangzhou The central axis
The origin landmark of Guangzhou city ↓
One of the must-visit places
The wall decoration of Sanyuan Palace in Guangzhou ↓
It often appears in the windows and manhole covers of Guangzhou streets
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Even in many places Props based on it have also appeared in film and television works
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It can be said to be the most out-of-the-box South Vietnamese cultural relic
✨️Open-carved dragon and phoenix pattern heavy ring jade pendant ✨️
At that time,
244 pieces/sets of exquisite jade articles were unearthed from the tomb of King Wen of South Vietnam
The jade pendant with an openwork dragon and phoenix pattern and double ring is the best of the best.
Even though it was more than two thousand years ago, the jade was still warm and moist when it was unearthed.
Why is it so popular?
Every word in the name of the cultural relic is a key point.
Open carving.
The body is flat and round.
Both sides are open carving into a hollow shape.
Dragon and Phoenix patterns.
In the center of the jade pendant is a vigorous swimming dragon.
On the right side of the outer ring of the jade pendant is a phoenix bird.
The dragon and phoenix are opposite each other. View
Heavy ring
The jade pendant is open-carved in the shape of a heavy ring (double ring).
It is divided into inner and outer circles by circles
Jade pendant
This is a piece of jade used for decoration.
It may be the jade worn by the tomb owner. The body is embodied with
dragons and phoenixes dancing, dragons and phoenixes in auspiciousness...
In Chinese people's concept
dragon symbolizes masculinity, and phoenix symbolizes femininity
Dragon and phoenix often appear together, representing the harmony of yin and yang
This open-carved dragon and phoenix pattern heavy ring jade pendant is
The best presentation
Look closely at the dragon and phoenix pattern on the jade pendant↓
A swimming dragon is carved in the center of the inner circle
The dragon's device is majestic and looks forward.
The front and rear claws and the dragon's tail extend out of the outer circle
It highlights the central position of the swimming dragon
The outer ring is carved with a phoenix bird
Standing on the front paws of the dragon
The phoenix crown and tail feathers extend up and down into a curling cloud pattern
Filling the space in the outer ring
The phoenix bird looks back and stares at the wandering dragon
The dragon and phoenix seem to be whispering
So, does the period
dragon and phoenix of this jade pendant already symbolize?
The dragon at that time had been given the function of connecting heaven and earth.
Representing masculine power
The "Emperor Wen's Seal" unearthed from the same tomb used a dragon as a button
This can be proved.
The phoenix at that time was also endowed with supernatural powers by the Chu people.
The phoenix has been regarded as an auspicious bird since ancient times
"Seeing it brings peace to the world"
"The soul returns, and the phoenix flies."”——"The Songs of Chu·Dazhao"
The South Yue Kingdom was deeply influenced by Chu culture
Inherited the phoenix bird pattern of Chu jade
The unique musical instrument of the Chu State during the Warring States Period, the "Tiger Seat Bird Drum", on the
A pair of phoenix birds interact with each other Symmetry, from which we can see one or two
In addition, the dragon and phoenix here use jade as the carrier
In ancient China
jade was elevated to the meaning of personality, heaven and earth, harmony
It can be seen that this jade pendant
integrates nobility, auspiciousness, harmony, and beauty Yu Yi
How obsessed is King Wen of South Vietnam with jade?
He must be a collector of Han Dynasty jade!
Who is the most famous among jade collectors of Han Dynasty?
King Wen of South Vietnam (mò) must apply for the open-carved dragon and phoenix! The jade pendant with heavy ring
was unearthed from the tomb of King Wen of Nanyue
(Note: Nanyue Kingdom was a local government in the south of Lingnan in the early Western Han Dynasty, and its territory covered today's Guangdong.)
King Wen of Nanyue should have worn this piece of jade during his lifetime.
In addition to the jade on his waist
, he also has his own "dance figures"
round sculptures The long-sleeved dance performed by the Jade Dancer
originated from Chu Dance
's "goblet + tray set" full of time-travel feeling.
The copper tray and the tall jade cup
were actually used by him to catch the dew
To drink jade chips or other medicinal stones
The angular jade cup "lay flat" because it has no base
The angular jade cup
can only be "stuffed" when drinking
This jade cup may be his A good drink during his lifetime
The beautiful jade in the tomb is the most beautiful in the Han Dynasty
The large number, wide variety, and exquisite craftsmanship
are all breathtaking
The dragon and phoenix jade of the Han Dynasty more than two thousand years ago
from the decoration, shape to craftsmanship, etc.
Called the pinnacle of Han jade, the vitality of dragon and phoenix
has also been interpreted with more contemporary significance in the streets and alleys of Guangzhou
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Technology丨Cai Zixu
Reviewer丨Zuo Zhongming
Coordinator丨Liu Ying and Dai Guangyu
Special thanks丨The King of Nanyue Museum Headquarters Guangdong Main Station China Cultural Relics Newspaper
Guiding Unit丨State Administration of Cultural Heritage
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