China News Service, Beijing, May 18 (Reporter Shangguan Yun) It is another year of International Museum Day, and various exhibitions related to cultural relics have attracted the attention of many people.
In recent years, the popular science methods of many cultural and museum organizations have become more and more interesting, so that cultural relics that originally seemed a little cold have entered the public eye with a more down-to-earth attitude, and they have attracted countless fans.
Come and see, how much do you know about these treasures?
These artifacts are interesting!
Today, many precious cultural relics cross the boundaries of time and space, combined with the current popular emoji culture, many fans.
Bronze standing figure:
From the outside, it wears a pointed crown, protruding eyes, and exaggerated face.
At first glance, the overall shape is particularly close to the Ultraman image on TV.
Data map: A standing bronze figure resembling "Ultraman".
Photo courtesy of Sichuan Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology
Bronze portraits with their heads turned and kneeling:
3 bronze figures unearthed in Sanxingdui with their heads turned and kneeling were once popular all over the Internet: their bodies leaned forward slightly, their hands were in a half-folded state, and they were also turned into emoticons by netizens P.
Data map: A bronze statue of a sitting and kneeling figure unearthed in Sanxingdui.
Photo courtesy of Sichuan Provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology
According to reports, these three portraits, whether it is the symmetry of the portrait body or the facial features, their images are closer to reality.
Moreover, the grasp of the details of the hands and feet is also very fine.
Bronze galloping horse:
The bronze galloping horse is very ingeniously conceived: the horse holds its head high and neighs, the torso is strong and the limbs are slender, and the bronze casting process is excellent.
Data map: Visitors appreciate the authentic "Bronze Galloping Horse" exhibited by the Gansu Provincial Museum.
Photo by China News Agency reporter Yang Yanmin
However, from another angle, its style of painting becomes a bit funny, because... Who would have thought that looking at a very heroic horse from the side, it looks like a grinning expression with a crooked neck?
Ya Chou Yue:
The body of this treasure is open-carved with a human face pattern. The facial features of the human face are slightly prominent, the eyes are wide open, the corners of the mouth are raised, and the teeth like the crenels of the city wall are exposed in the mouth, which is extremely majestic.
Because the two sides of the mouth are symmetrically inscribed with the word "Asian Chou", it is named "Asian Chou Yue".
Asian Chou Yue.
Image source: Shandong Museum
However, in modern eyes, it looks like it is laughing and cute.
Their purpose may not be what you think
The appearance of some cultural relics is very peculiar, and people can easily associate them with the objects in life at a glance.
If you don't believe me, check them out:
Bronze sun wheel:
Some of the cultural relics unearthed in Sanxingdui are similar to today's "steering wheel", that is, "bronze sun wheel".
From the day it was unearthed, its purpose has attracted various speculations.
Bronze sun wheel.
Image source: Sanxingdui Museum website
Some researchers believe that this is a wheel; another view is that it is a shield on a shield used in military operations.
Most of the opinions held that this type of object should be the "sun-shaped object".
It is a permanent artifact in the temple of ancient Shu Kingdom, or used in sacrificial ceremonies.
Cloud-patterned copper five-poster:
One of the reasons it attracted a lot of attention was its resemblance to a modern router.
In fact, it can be seen on the official website of the Anhui Museum that this cultural relic is called "Cloud-patterned Copper Five-Column Artifact" and is dated to the Western Zhou Dynasty.
Its use is pending.
The cultural relic "the cloud pattern copper five-pillar vessel" is called "the router of the Western Zhou Dynasty".
Image source: Weibo of Anhui Museum
Some people thought it was a musical instrument in the early years, but this view was quickly rejected.
Later, some people thought it was the base of some kind of utensil, and it was also unclear.
Some people think that it is the pedestal of the ancestral tablet when the ancients worshiped their ancestors. This view also needs to be proved by the academic community.
Pottery three-legged cooker:
This "pottery three-legged cooker" has been ridiculed by many netizens that it "looks like a hot pot".
In terms of appearance, it comes with its own tripod feet, the large plate can hold water or things, and the fire can be heated under the feet, which is both beautiful and practical.
Data map: Shang Dynasty pottery three-legged cooker.
Photo by Yue Yitong
It is understood that it is generally believed that this is the cooker used by the ancient Shu people to cook food.
Some people speculate that this is the source of Sichuan hot pot. When the ancients used a three-legged cooker, they cooked and ate it as they did today.
Are these cultural relics "traversing"?
Some cultural relics grab the spotlight because of their beauty, and some are amazed by their superb production skills, and they suspect that they have traveled through the past.
Brass Caliper:
This copper caliper resembles a vernier caliper today.
According to the website of Yangzhou Museum, in 1992, it was unearthed in a Han tomb in Yaowan Village, Ganquan Town, Hanjiang.
Copper calipers.
Image source: Yangzhou Museum website
It is reported that when in use, by moving the movable ruler left and right, the diameter, depth, length, width and thickness of the utensils can be measured, which is more convenient and accurate than the ruler. The measurement scales on the fixed ruler and movable ruler are difficult to identify due to corrosion.
Crystal
Cup:
At first glance, many people may think, isn't this a common cup?
In fact, this crystal cup is a national treasure-level cultural relic.
Data map: Image of the Warring States Crystal Cup.
Photo courtesy of Hang Bo
According to the website of the Hangzhou Museum, it is trumpet-shaped as a whole, slightly light amber in color, and flocculent inclusions can be seen locally.
In addition, the Tomb No. 1 of the Warring States Period unearthed from the crystal cup also unearthed a group of accessories such as jade Huang and jade tiger.
These treasures, the craft "defying the sky"
There are also some cultural relics that, even from a modern perspective, are extremely well-crafted.
Bronze Bingjian:
According to reports, this bronze Bingjian is a bronze set consisting of a square frame and a square-shaped pot, and a long-handled bronze spoon is also matched with it.
From the modeling point of view, the bronze ice mirror is thick and delicate in structure.
Bronze Ice Mirror.
Image source: National Museum Weibo
This kind of utensil was used by the ancients for ice wine. The wine was placed in the zunfo, and ice cubes were placed in the space between the Jian and the walls of the canister, so that you could drink icy wine in spring and summer.
Someone once ridiculed that it is the ancient version of the "refrigerator".
King of Yue Goujian Sword:
Unearthed in December 1965 in the Chu Tomb No. 1 Wangshan Mountain, Jiangling, Hubei Province, it has a noble and elegant shape.
When the sword was unearthed, it was inserted in a lacquered wood scabbard.
King of Yue Gou Jianjian.
Image source: Hubei Provincial Museum website
The fabric is plain yarn, and the edges are geometric velvet brocade.
It may seem unremarkable, but in fact, the silk strands of the plain yarn are extremely thin and weigh less than one or two, which can be described as "thin as a cicada's wings".
It represents the highest level of silkworm raising, silk reeling and weaving in the early Western Han Dynasty.
Plain yarn single garment (straight skirt).
Image source: Hunan Provincial Museum website
In fact, precious and interesting cultural relics are not the only ones.
Many people say that museums are genetic treasures that store historical memories.
While praising the wisdom of the ancients, we must also learn to appreciate and cherish those cultural relics and treasures.
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