Historically, golden nanmu was specially used as a special material for emperors' thrones, royal palace buildings, furniture, mausoleums, gardens, etc. If someone uses it without permission among the people, they will be punished for exceeding the regulations. In the palace, nanmu beds and couches are commonly used, which are not cold to the touch, but other hardwoods do not have this advantage. Therefore, golden nanmu products have long become a classic collection representing Chinese culture. In addition, because the texture is smooth and not easily deformed, it will not rot or be eaten by millennia, so it ranks first among the hundred woods other than hardwoods. It is soft to medium hard, and its wood's own characteristic value is also higher than that of some hardwoods.
Golden nanmu has strong luster, soft texture, fine and accessible texture, and its new cut surface is yellowish-brown with green, and has a faint fragrance when it rains. According to Yang Jiaju's "Domestic High-Quality Wood - Zhennan", it not only has small expansion and shrinkage, but also has strong corrosion resistance. Tests have proven that it is resistant to erosion by wood-rotting fungi and termites, and is also resistant to erosion by marine wood-boring animals; it has medium hardness. The nail holding power is quite good, the strength is low, and the impact toughness is medium; the drying condition is also very good, and it does not warp or crack. The furniture presented by golden nanmu has beautiful shape, thousands of golden threads under the light, and delicate wood. It is light and innocent, natural and pure, quiet and low-key. Because of its strong gloss, even if it is not painted, it will become brighter with use, which is similar to red sandalwood and huanghuali. Therefore, the simple and quiet golden nanmu products are also quietly popular in the current classical home products market, and they are expensive. Golden nanmu has a plain texture, is both soft and tough, warm and light, and has an elegant temperament. Compared with huanghuali, golden nanmu has no pretentious and charming texture, and it will never be arrogant with sparks flying around. She is just clear and bright without makeup, no makeup, not glamorous, but bright and moving, elegant and quiet.
There are real golden nanmu (Zhennan) furniture in the house. Since ancient times, there are records of "Nanxiang Longevity" who have lived in Nanxiang's house for a long time. It can prolong life; in addition, golden nan has unparalleled advantages over other woods: first, it is resistant to decay and can be buried in the ground without decaying for thousands of years. Secondly, it is insect-proof. The golden nanmu cabinets can store clothes, books, calligraphy and paintings to avoid insects and prevent corrosion. Its three textures are gentle, soft, delicate and smooth, just like baby's skin. It is not cold to the touch in winter and not hot to the touch in summer, which is good for protecting the body. Its four golden nanmu grains are fine and magnificent, exquisite and exquisite, and the golden threads shine with unparalleled brilliance. Its hardware nanmu exudes a unique fragrance, which makes people feel relaxed and happy when smelling it. Its six-gold-threaded nan is the most magical tree in the world, capable of sensing the alternation of yin and yang and climate changes. Its seven-jinshennan has medicinal effects of calming the mind and lowering blood pressure. Nanxiang is good for the mind and health. Living in a house with Nanxiang for a long time can prolong your life.
Extension:
1. There is no such tree as golden nanmu.
2. The parent tree is generally Zhennan (small leaves, large leaves). After hundreds of years (usually 500 years) of oxidation and alcoholization after being cut down, 1% to 5% of it may become Forming golden nanmu.
3. In the past, the standards for golden nanmu of the Ministry of Internal Affairs were: a diameter of more than 75 centimeters; a tree age of more than 500 years; a gold content of more than 80%; and old material.
4. It has been used and monopolized by the royal family since the Qin Dynasty. It is not allowed to be used by the public, otherwise it will be a crime for exceeding the etiquette system, and it has become a symbol of feudal order; historical records indicate that there were more than 20 first-class emperors in the Ming and Qing Dynasties. Officials were beheaded for privately possessing golden nanmu. Heshen’s 13th crime was owning a house made of golden nanmu;
5. Basically extinct, golden nanmu was rediscovered after the Wenchuan earthquake in the Qing Dynasty. It is dated to be more than 200 years old (the earthquake exposed the golden nanmu that was originally buried underground).
6. Zhennan microphylla is mainly produced in Sichuan, Yunnan, Guizhou, and some parts of Hubei. It has high requirements for the growth environment. It only grows to 15 cm thick in 20 years. It is a unique tree species in China and is an endangered species. , scarce tree species.
7. A Dream of Red Mansions describes it as "colorful like betel nut, fragrant like sandalwood and musk, and struck like gold and jade".
8. It is the king of cork. It has fine wood, no obvious horizontal and vertical lines, an air-dry density of 0.61g/cm3, and a shrinkage rate of 2%, which is the lowest among woods. It is suitable for making pillars and fine carvings ( Represented by the lotus entwining branches).
9. In ancient times, it was originally a kind of medicinal material with a royal fragrance, which changes with the yin and yang. It is strongest at midnight and lightest at noon. Its fragrance is clear, elegant, clear and penetrating, which can wake up the spleen, remove dampness, and awaken the mind. It has the effect of improving the brain, promoting clearness and reducing turbidity. This is where "Nanxiang Longevity" comes from.
10. It is an ideal representative of value preservation and appreciation.