China is an ancient country with a history and civilization of 5, years. At the same time, it has been developed by different dynasties. From ancient times to now, each dynasty has its own' national treasure' to show the cultural and historical characteristics of the country. From Qin Shihuang, Li Si was ordered to seal the lantian jade'' to live forever'', and the national seal as a national treasure began to appear, which lasted until the end of the feudal era.
Now that the imperial seal no longer exists, how to redefine the' treasure of the town'? "National Humanities History" invited nine experts in cultural relics and archaeology to weigh the national treasures, and finally selected the' Nine Treasures of Towns and Countries', which reflected the profound cultural heritage of China.
gold and silver wares: the golden ornament of the Sun Bird of Shang and Zhou Dynasties
This cultural relic ranks first among the nine treasures of the country, and it does have a heavy weight. This is a gold ware unearthed at Jinsha Site in Chengdu, Sichuan Province, with a gold content as high as 94.2%. It is made of natural placer gold. The gold plate depicts the patterns of birds and the sun, and uses hot forging, polishing, hollowing out and other techniques, which are particularly precious from the perspective of culture and art.
In 28, the golden ornaments of the Sun God Bird also became a symbol of Chinese cultural heritage and the core pattern of Chengdu city symbol.
Bronze ware: Li Chan in the Western Zhou Dynasty
This is a bronze ware in the early Western Zhou Dynasty, with animal heads and ears decorated with gluttonous and cicada patterns, which is a typical embodiment of the ancient concept of' the heaven is round and the place is round'. The most important thing is that its inscription on the bottom of the instrument records the historical event of King Wu's attack on Zhou.
Stone frescoes: Shi Guwen, Qin
Shi Guwen is a stone carving character in the pre-Qin period. At present, there are ten Shi Guwen, engraved with ten four-character poems of Da Zhuan, describing the hunting scene of the king of Qin. Shi Guwen is a transitional calligraphy style from the bronze inscription to the small seal script. At present, it is rare and has high literary and historical value. Many painters and painters aim at studying Shi Guwen's art and absorb it as the nutrition of their calligraphy.
Documentary bamboo slips: Sun Tzu's Art of War
Sun Tzu's Art of War is a work of ancient Chinese military culture, which plays a very important role in the field of military thought, and its bamboo slips are self-evident. These bamboo slips were unearthed in No.1 Han Tomb in tapiscia sinensis Mountain, Linyi, Shandong Province, and there are more than 3 bamboo slips of Sun Tzu's Art of War and 4 lost books.
Calligraphy: Ping Fu Tie
Ping Fu Tie is a cursive calligraphy work by Lu Ji, a calligrapher in Jin Dynasty. It has a history of more than 1,7 years, and it is the earliest surviving and authentic famous calligraphy post in Western Jin Dynasty. It is of great value in the study of history, calligraphy changes and text transition.
Painting: The Picture of Five Cows
This painting is one of the top ten famous paintings handed down from ancient times in China, and it is also one of the few original paper and silk paintings handed down from the Tang Dynasty, and it is also the oldest paper-based Chinese painting in existence. The author of "Five Cattle Map" is Han Kun of the Tang Dynasty. The five cows in the painting have different expressions, but they are lifelike, which is a fine animal painting in the Tang Dynasty.
Handicraft: Song Zhenzhu Relic Mansion
This is a very precious Buddhist work of art, which is connected by seven treasures such as pearls, crystals, agates and sandalwood, and the whole is a container for storing relics. This magnificent treasure building is 122.6 cm high and consists of Sumeru, Buddha Palace and Tasha. It houses nine relics, and its shape, materials and craftsmanship are rare in the world.
Ceramics: Ding kiln baby pillow
This porcelain pillow is a cultural relic of the Song Dynasty and a classic in the history of China ceramics. The porcelain pillow is carved as a whole into the image of a child lying on a couch. The craft is very delicate and the shape is rare, which has an irreplaceable position in the history of porcelain.
Jade: Jade Sea in the Mountain of blasphemy
This jade is the finale among the treasures of nine towns and countries, and it is also the highest-ranking jade in the town. It was ordered by Kublai Khan to make the Jade Sea, and it is also the earliest existing super-large jade carving in China. It weighs 35 kilograms and is made of a whole piece of Nanyang dushan jade material, which represents the highest level of jade making technology in Yuan Dynasty.
These nine' treasures of the town and the country' cover the fields of culture, art, history, craft and so on, which can be said to be the perfect embodiment of China's 5,-year civilization. Readers, do you think this' treasure of nine towns and countries' is worthy of the name?