[Explanation] "Mountain" pattern mirror, nebula pattern mirror, boy playing lotus pattern mirror... On September 19, "Zhaoming-Shanxi Museum Collected Bronze Mirror Exhibition" was exhibited at Shanxi Bronze Museum.
The exhibition exhibited nearly 200 bronze mirrors and related cultural relics. Through the combination of physical objects and scenes, the unique artistic charm of ancient Chinese bronze mirrors was displayed.
About 4000 years ago, the earliest bronze mirror appeared in Qijia culture in China.
When the bronze mirror was invented, the output was very small, and it was used in religious sacrifices.
The exquisite mirror molds and mirror models unearthed from the copper-casting site in Houma, Shanxi Province, are corroborated by the actual bronze mirrors, showing the unique casting process of Chinese bronze mirrors in the pre-Qin period.
[Concurrent] Liang Yujun, Director of Shanxi Bronze Museum
From the beginning of the production of bronze mirrors to the pre-Qin period, especially the Warring States period, the first peak of bronze mirrors (production) was formed, which is more mysterious.
Only the nobles can enjoy it.
[Explanation] After the Qin and Han dynasties, the bronze mirror gradually became popular among the people and integrated into the lives of the people.
Nebula mirrors, daylight mirrors, Zhaoming mirrors, and mirrored mirrors reflect the brilliant casting of bronze mirrors in the Han Dynasty.
Among them, the long inscription on the "Portrait Mirror of Gods and Horses and Horses" reflects the Han Dynasty people's pursuit of peace in the country and the happiness of their parents and parents.
[Concurrent] Liang Yujun, Director of Shanxi Bronze Museum
The output of bronze mirrors in the Han Dynasty increased greatly. The patterns of bronze mirrors expressed people's views on the country, loyalty and filial piety, and many ideas, Confucianism, and Taoism.
[Explanation] The flower and bird pattern mirror, the auspicious beast grape pattern mirror and the religious bronze mirror are representative of the bronze mirror in the Tang Dynasty, showing the inclusive and all-encompassing nature of the Tang Dynasty.
Shuangluan in the double-patterned mirror facing each other, stepping on a flower branch and a ribbon in the mouth, is a token of love between men and women, and entrusts the ancients' beautiful wishes and pursuit of a happy life.
[Concurrent] Liang Yujun, Director of Shanxi Bronze Museum
After the national integration of the Wei, Jin, the Southern and Northern Dynasties, the casting of bronze mirrors in the Tang Dynasty is also very exquisite. The patterns inside are also a combination of many ethnic fusion factors, as well as some factors outside the Silk Road, forming a very prosperous Chinese bronze mirror casting The prosperous age, for example, the sea beast grape mirror is the most typical representative.
[Explanation] The decorations and blessings of the bronze mirrors in the Song and Jin Dynasties are quite interesting in life and scent of fireworks.
Most of the bronze mirrors are round. After the Song Dynasty, there appeared peach-shaped, bell-shaped, tripod-shaped, shield-shaped, bottle-shaped, and handle-shaped shapes.
[Concurrent] Liang Yujun, Director of Shanxi Bronze Museum
With the progress of this era, bronze mirrors have become more and more popular.
In the Song and Jin Dynasties, it became more popular among ordinary people.
In the Ming and Qing Dynasties, such bronze mirrors with a message of nature appeared in large numbers.
These very simple words express people's wishes for good health and a long life.
[Explanation] The surface of the bronze mirror is polished and polished for makeup, while the colorful decorative patterns on the back of the mirror have become a vehicle for showing the ideas, culture and art of different times.
In the 19th century, with the popularity of glass mirrors, bronze mirrors gradually withdrew from people's lives.
Reporter Wang Huilin reports from Taiyuan, Shanxi
Editor in charge: [Wu Qingcai]