Emerald banzhi
Dysprosium, as it was called in ancient times, was originally a tool to hook strings on the thumb when drawing a bow and shooting arrows, and later became an ornament on the fingers. The fingers in the old collection of the Qing Palace are mostly hard and smooth jade, which can not only reduce the friction when men shoot arrows, but also make their thumbs less likely to be scratched by bowstring.
Banzhi actually existed for a long time, but it was not known until the Qing Dynasty. The earliest finger pulling of Manchu people was made of deer bones. Later, we stopped fighting, and gradually there were finger pulls made of precious materials such as jade, gold and silver to symbolize our power position, which also reflected the martial spirit of Manchu nobles.
In the later period, it was purely for decoration. The emperor sometimes rewarded military commanders for their military merits and also rewarded Banzhi. Pure civil servants didn't bring it.
It was first seen in Shang Dynasty (from17th century BC to1th century BC), and Banzhi was very popular in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period (from 8th century BC to 3rd century BC).
Jade pendant
There is an old saying:? Modest gentleman, gentle as jade. ? As a man, you should be good-natured, generous and gentle as jade. People in China have always regarded jade as beautiful: the crowns of emperors and generals are inlaid with jade beads, the belts of dignitaries are inlaid with jade pieces, the clothes of literati and poets are tied with jade, and Song Huizong loves jade like life. Even when Cao Xueqin wrote a dream of red mansions, he did not forget to hang a piece around his favorite protagonist's neck? Psychic Baoyu? .
A man with a big temper is a villain. A person who loves to lose his temper has accomplished nothing in his life, and success is also a failure. Obviously, temper is not a good thing. This is one of the reasons why men in China used to like to wear jade. They want to remind themselves to be as gentle, restrained, unassuming and frivolous as jade. Yu Pei has always been deeply loved by scholars and literati, who take jade as a metaphor and the quality of jade as their standard of virtue.
Men wear jewelry, which has existed in China since ancient times, and is very rich in Chinese culture. Book of rites? "YunYuZao? Ancient gentlemen must wear jade? Because? What is a gentleman like Yu Bide? (Confucius) Say it again? If a gentleman has no reason, jade won't go? Also in the Book of Songs? Speaking of gentlemen, is it as warm as jade? Sentence; That is, a gentleman symbolizes noble virtue with jade, and jade is a symbol of a gentleman. In ancient times, men brought jade because they wanted to be a gentleman, or they were originally a gentleman. Jade always brings people auspicious, beautiful and warm memories.
Men can wear exquisite jade to play with. They are open-minded and calm, and ancient gentlemen must wear jade. Zuo Jiepei, right set Pei. So there's an old saying? If a gentleman has no reason, jade won't go? .
stamp
Seal? Print? Also known as? Seal? , ancient name? Seal? , is a unique combination of calligraphy and sculpture in China. The earliest record of seals in ancient books can be found in Zhou Li: the Festival of Sealing Wealth. ? This? Seal Festival? It is what later generations call printing.
The Triple Chapter of Puyi
Puyi's favorite, the treasure of Cixi's official occasions, what is the most important feature of private printing in Ming and Qing Dynasties? Literati? Most of the printing materials are stone, which changes the situation that printing is mainly made by printers. Printing is mainly carried out by painters themselves, and almost all literati painters like to use printing and Tibetan printing. China's paintings and calligraphy? Four musts? That is, the four-in-one mode of poetry, painting, calligraphy and printing flourished in Ming Dynasty. The four elements permeate and nourish each other, and seals often become an inseparable part of literati's freehand brushwork and calligraphy works. head
Mobile phone is a common form in Wan Wen, and it is a typical plaything. Mobile phone, which means something to play with in your hand.
The material and shape of the handle are not fixed, but the size should be about 5-8 cm long and 3-5 cm wide, which is convenient for one hand to grasp; In terms of carving, it is required to be round and smooth, too fine, and it is difficult to avoid bump damage.
Time flies (di? xi？ )
Datang Shuangyu honeysuckle pattern oil belt
The waste belt was introduced to the Central Plains from the Wei and Jin Dynasties to the Tang Dynasty. It was once designated as seven items, such as bags, knives, grindstones, trusses, needles and flint bags, which were necessary for civil and military officials. Seven things? .
You can hang a kettle, wallet, fan, sachet, knife, sword, musical instrument, quiver, pen, ink, paper and inkstone. Wait, you can think of it. Mostly made of leather and metal, worn outside the belt. In ancient times, fighters roaming the rivers and lakes did not pin all flagons, flutes and swords on their belts, but fixed them on their waists with water.
Datang Shuangyu honeysuckle pattern oil belt
Sima Guang's Sushui Record Volume 9:? Yuan Hao sent envoys to wear gold crowns and well-dressed to show their gratitude. ? Words in Zhang Shu's Golden Gate in Song Dynasty:? Recombined gold mud, red wrinkled pomegranate skirt pleats. ? Liao history? 2. Foreign biographies? Xixia:? Its crown is decorated with gold thread, with silver paper stickers, robes, gold-plated silver belts, shoes, cones, knives, bows and arrows, boots, baldness, Zhong Er and purple dancing. ?
Gold-plated belt
The correct way to dress
hook
Staggered gold inlaid jade iron hook warring States period
China National Museum, unearthed from Chu Tomb No.1 in Changtaiguan, Xinyang, Henan.
Hook is a hook used on the belt, which was mainly used on the belt in ancient times. The hook buckle is embedded at one end of the belt, mostly at the right hand end, the hook rope is outward and fits the waist and abdomen radian, and the hook head is hooked in the perforation at the other end of the belt.
Unearthed from the tomb of Zeng Houyi in Hubei Province during the Warring States Period
The function of the hook is not only a corset, but also a symbol of identity. The materials used, the fineness of production, the decorative pattern and the size of the hook are all criteria for judging the value of the hook. Hooks include gold, silver, copper, iron, jade and stone, among which jade hooks are the most precious. In the Western Han Dynasty, the jade seal was made of jade, which shows the dignity of the jade belt hook.
The jade belt hook of the animal head is 4.8 cm long and 2 cm wide.
Unearthed from Tomb No.2 of Wangshan, jiangling county, Hubei Province, Hubei Provincial Museum.
Hooks are mostly cast in bronze, but they are also made of gold, silver, iron and jade. Hook is a symbol of identity, and the materials used, the fineness of production, the decorative patterns and the size of the hook are the criteria for judging the value of the hook.
Tiger counting
In later generations, the tiger symbol became a fish symbol and a bronze medal, but they could not be separated from the belt. For future officials, carrying a fish symbol with them is just like carrying an ID card with them.
According to historical records, the tiger symbol was invented by Jiang Ziya, a strategist in the Zhou Dynasty. It is made of jade, copper and other materials, and is split in half. The left half of the symbol can be matched with the mother's mouth, and the right half of the symbol is kept by the emperor (the right is respected). It is a military symbol that the ancient emperors of China awarded ministers and sent troops.
Yangling hufu
Fish symbols are made of different materials. Princes use gold and ordinary officials use copper, all of which have their positions and names. ? What about the fish bag with the fish symbol? More than three gold ornaments and more than five silver ornaments? .
sabre
Gu Jian is like a dagger, drawn out of its sheath and straight into its waist. The sword is both a weapon and an ornament. In ancient times, only emperors, princes, ministers and warriors wore swords, and ordinary people were not allowed to wear swords. Sword has become a symbol and symbol of identity, and many people use it to draw a clear line between themselves and others.
parcel
The purse is a small fragmentary bag worn by people in the traditional costumes of the Han nationality in China. Later, it developed into a symbol of love. The patterns of the purse are complex and simple, including flowers and birds, animals, insects, landscapes, figures, auspicious words and poems, which are very decorative.
Brief introduction of cultural relics in the old capital:? There are nine official samples sold in Hebao Lane, which are resplendent and magnificent. ? It is said that this kind of wallet was originally used by men to hold tobacco leaves. Later, everyone thought it was beautiful, so they rushed to imitate it, and both men and women liked it. Beijing's "Zhuzhici" cloud:? We made different kinds of wallets to hold tobacco leaves. I don't know who passed on the wonderful system, but every family draws a gourd. ?
satchel
Lao Yin Shao Lan Xiang Bao in Qing Dynasty
Most sachets are embroidered with all kinds of ancient, magical and profound patterns on colored silk, sewn into different shapes and sizes, and filled with fine powder developed by Chinese herbal medicines with strong fragrance. In addition, sachets carved from other materials are also very popular with aristocratic children.
Carved flowers and birds fasting sachets in Qing Dynasty
White copper sachet in Qing dynasty
The sachet is something that the ancients carried with them, and lovers often give each other as a gift to express their love. Ancient men used incense lightly, mostly to refresh themselves and keep fit.
fan
What was the history of fans originally called? Unknown fan? It is said that Yu Shun did it. At first, it was not used for enjoying the cool, but a ceremonial tool. Gradually, the fan has changed from a symbol of status and rights to daily necessities and handicrafts such as enjoying the cool, entertainment and appreciation.
Although folding fan came into being late, it is of great significance. Easy to carry, with sleeves in and out, fan painting and calligraphy, fan bone carving, is the pet of literati, so there is another one? Sleeved elegance? Nickname of.
Wear flowers on your head
Zanhua in Song People's Hair
Don't think that hairpin flowers are only worn by women. In fact, ancient men are also loyal fans of hairpin. Does Du Fu have any poems? I stroke my white hair. It's become too thin to hold hairpins any more? The ancient hairpin was mainly used to tie the hair and fix the crown. In the Song Dynasty, whenever there were important ceremonial activities such as birthdays and birthdays, ministers had to put flowers in their heads. The category of wearing hairpin flowers also varies according to the size of taste: Luo Hua is the most important, followed by silk flower.
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Shaving forehead, also known as forehead belt, hairband, hair belt, Lemei and brain bag, was popular in Ming Dynasty. It is wrapped around and tied to the forehead. Generally decorated with embroidery or jade beads. When you see more women's foreheads, you certainly didn't expect that it was also an ornament of ancient men. Compared with women's complicated decoration and embroidery, men's foreheads are simpler.
It is also common among soldiers in the Tang Dynasty. Li He's poem "Painting the Corner of the East City" says:? The splash touches the forehead, and the flag drums and nights meet the tide. ? During the Tang and Song Dynasties, the forehead was lined with men's hats, and the color and technology of the forehead varied with different official ranks, such as red embroidery used by instructors in the Song Dynasty and purple embroidery used by arrow-recruiting classes.