Sunflower mouth three-legged lion pattern gilded silver plate introduction
The gold-plated silver plate with a three-legged lion pattern was a cultural relic of the Tang Dynasty. It was 6.7 centimeters high and 40 centimeters in diameter. It was unearthed in Bafuzhuang, Xi'an, Shaanxi Province in 1956 and is now stored in the National Museum of China. The silver plate was shaped like a sunflower petal, with three casted curly leaves on the bottom. The plate was decorated with the pattern of a lion roaring back. The image of a lion was realistic, full of muscles, powerful and powerful, and its posture was mighty and majestic, which perfectly displayed the insufferably arrogant style of the king of beasts. The plate had a wide edge, and there were no auxiliary patterns around it. The plate was decorated with peony patterns. These were the characteristics of the golden flower silver plate in the prosperous Tang Dynasty. In the Tang Dynasty literature, the golden flower silver plate referred to a silver plate decorated with gilded patterns. The golden hammer with a very high quality was hammered into thin slices, cut into fine threads, and placed into a clean pot to heat up until it was red. Mercury, which was seven times the weight of the gold wire, was poured into the pot and stirred into mud. After cooling down, he added sulfuric acid into the gold mud, cut out the gold mud, and repeatedly applied it on the carved patterns. After applying it evenly, he washed off the sulfuric acid with warm water and baked it. He used crystal or agate to constantly grind the gilded parts to evaporate the mercury. Finally, he polished the surface of the silver plate. There were no lions in China. During the Sui and Tang Dynasties, the Silk Road was peaceful, and merchants from the Western Regions came and went. The Western Regions countries paid more lions to the royal family of the Tang Dynasty. The craftsmen of the Tang Dynasty integrated the foreign patterns (such as lion patterns) with the traditional patterns (such as peony patterns) to create artifacts with their own national characteristics. This was reflected on the gold-plated silver plate with the three-legged lion pattern in Kuikou. The novel "Gilded Palm" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Ancient Roman Gilded Silver Plate
The ancient Roman gilded silver plate was discovered on July 19,1988 in Beitan Township, Jingyuan County, Baiyin City, Gansu Province. The discoverer was the local farmer Xu Lihui. After the silver plate was unearthed, it attracted widespread attention in the literary and cultural circles, and many scholars at home and abroad conducted research on it. Judging from the craftsmanship and appearance, the silver plate was made by casting, hammering, and other techniques. It was silver and gilded, with a maximum diameter of 31 cm, a height of 4.9 cm, and a weight of 3190 grams. The plate was round, with curled lips, thick walls, and circular feet. It was originally gilded but most of it had fallen off. The plate was decorated with embossed patterns, which were divided into three circles: the outer circle was 16 groups of grape rolls and grass patterns that were connected to each other and evenly arranged, with birds and other animals living in them. The middle circle was ring-shaped and small, with 12 human heads inside, decorated with birds and other animals. The center part was a slightly raised circular area with a diameter of about 9.5 centimeters. It was molded into a high embossed with a silver sheet and then inlaid in the center of the plate. The pattern was of a young man sitting on the back of a lion-leopard beast. He had curly hair and no beard. His body was fit and healthy, and his upper part was bare. His abdomen was wrapped in a towel. The corners of the towel were wrapped around his elbows and hung by his side. His right hand held a pair of sticks on his shoulder. The ends of the sticks were decorated with pine cones. His posture was elegant and his expression was relaxed. The beast he was sitting on raised its head and opened its mouth. It looked fierce and ferocious. The mane under its neck was thick like a lion. Its body was covered in round spots and looked like a leopard. There were inscriptions of western system characters on the bottom of its feet. Chinese and foreign scholars mostly determined that the young man with the heart holding the staff and leaning on the beast was Dionysus in Greek mythology. Some people thought that the 12 heads in the middle circle were the 12 gods of Mount Olympus in Greek mythology, including the sun god and the moon god. Others thought that they were the descendants of Dionysus. Although there were differences in the age, origin, and interpretation of the inscriptions, scholars unanimously agreed that this silver plate was a physical witness to the ancient cultural exchange between China and the West. It was likely to have been cast in the area under the jurisdiction of ancient Rome from the 2nd century B.C. to the 2nd century A.D., and was introduced along the Silk Road in the 4th and 5th centuries and "wandered" in Gansu, China. The site where it was unearthed was Jingyuan County, an important node of the Silk Road. It was an ancient ferry crossing of the Yellow River connecting Hexi and Hedong regions. In this area, there were frequent exchanges between Chinese and foreign businessmen and active cultural exchanges. The discovery of the silver plate was of great significance to the study of the history of the Silk Road in China. It was an important witness to the spread of the culture of the Eastern Roman period in East Asia. As a typical artifact reflecting the prosperity of the Silk Road, it had been exhibited in Europe, America, Japan, Hong Kong and Taiwan many times. It was loved and highly praised by visitors from all over the world. The novel "Gilded Palm" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
The Use and Effect of the Gilded Silver Plate
From the information available, some of the gilded silver plates unearthed in China might be mainly used as ritual vessels in ceremonial or sacrificial activities. In ancient times, such ritual vessels were a symbol of social status and identity. Only certain people, usually royal nobles or upper-class people, were qualified to use them. There was no information about the special effects of the Gilded Silver Plate. The novel " Gilded Palm " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Gilded Pattern Material
The following were some materials for the gilded patterns: 1. China style gilt gold auspicious cloud pattern. 2. The simple background of gold landscape, such as green ink gold national style ink painting creative background, gold foil bamboo landscape ink painting gold landscape material, etc. 3. China style New Year's calendar, simple 2024 art words, China style New Year's calendar, golden 2024 dragon year, creative art words. 4. He could use the Midjourney hint to create a gold-gilded pattern in the national style, such as gold, blue, and green mountains, pavilions, and pavilions with gold-gilded details under the China embroidery technique; golden lines depicting the outline of the mountain, with green clouds, thin lines surrounding the mountain, people carrying bamboo baskets on the mountain path, flying cranes, gold-inlaid peach blossoms fluttering in the wind, and other elements; Klein blue, golden waterfall, mountains, trees, and other elements, gold-plated mountains and rivers, golden flowing water, gold foil, layers of pink and jade green mountains, orange suns, and other elements. The novel " Gilded Palm " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
gilded bronze plate
Gold gilding was a process of combining gold and mercury into gold amalgam, coating it on the surface of a bronze ware, and then heating it to evaporate the mercury, so that the gold would adhere to the surface of the ware without falling off. There were bronze ornaments with animal patterns unearthed from tombs. These bronze ornaments were mostly placed on both sides of the tomb owner's chest and abdomen as a kind of accessory. The novel " Gilded Palm " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Tang Dynasty gilded flower and bird pattern six-song silver box
The gilded six-song silver box with flower and bird patterns weighed 18.13 grams. It was formed by hammering, and the patterns were gilded without rings. The box body was decorated with flower and bird patterns, and the images of flowers and birds were vivid. The side of the box was decorated with clouds, and the surface was decorated with fish roe patterns. It symbolized the meaning of having many children. The whole box was exquisite and auspicious, rich and extraordinary, and had a high collection value. The novel " Gilded Palm " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
What is the effect of the gilded pattern?
The gilding process used the stable chemical properties of gold to plate the surface of copper objects. The pattern effect was mainly reflected in the following aspects: 1. Beauty 1. colour respect - The gilded pattern was golden in color. This golden color had a unique luster that could add a luxurious and solemn visual feeling to the object. For example, on ancient Buddha statues, jewelry, and other gilded products, the golden gilded patterns made them look beautiful and noble. 2. decorative - Gold gilding could be applied according to various patterns or requirements. Whether it was a complicated pattern or a simple shape, it could be well attached to the surface of the object and play a very good decorative role. For example, on some ancient architectural decorations, traditional silver-gilded nails inlaid with pearls, and other artifacts, the gilded pattern could enhance the overall exquisiteness and artistic value of the artifact. II. Durability - The gilded pattern was firmly attached to the surface of the object and did not fall off easily. This allowed the gilded pattern to maintain its beauty for a long time. Even after a long time, it could still display its unique decorative effect. After a long time, it could still retain its original color and shape, thus reflecting its durability in craftsmanship. The novel " Gilded Palm " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Gilded three-legged incense burner
There were many types of gilded three-legged incense burner and each had its own characteristics in different dynasties. In the Ming Dynasty, there was a three-legged gilded copper incense burner used by Tibetans to worship the gods of heaven and earth, and in the Qing Dynasty, there was a three-legged copper gilded chisel flower incense burner, which was exquisitely made and beautifully shaped. It was estimated to be about 28,000 - 36,000 yuan. There was also a three-legged, two-ear, gold-plated incense burner made in the Xuande Year of Ming Dynasty. The Xuande Furnace was a copper incense burner designed and manufactured by Zhu Zhanji, Emperor Xuanzong of Ming Dynasty, in the third year of Xuande of Ming Dynasty. It was the first bronze incense burner in China history to be made of wind-ground copper. It was practical and artistic, with more than 40 colors. The shape of the incense burner was square, the lines were simple, and the temperament was calm. Different periods had different emphasis on precision and quality. The Ming furnace emphasized charm. The furnaces of the late Ming and early Qing dynasties had a simple and heavy feeling. The furnaces of the Yongzheng period had soft lines. The craftsmanship of the refined furnaces of the Qianlong period had reached the highest point in history and was highly respected in the collection of bronzeware. The "De" character at the bottom of the model existed regardless of whether it was horizontal or not. Its shape was ancient and thick. The ones with ears were better than those without ears. The more refined the caster, the better. The value of different size also varied. Small was commonly seen for a diameter of 8 - 12 cm, and medium for a diameter of 15 cm. The quantity was small and the value was high. Those with a diameter greater than 20 cm were rare and had high value. The heavier the same size, the higher the value. The novel " Gilded Palm " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Pure silver gilded
Pure silver gilding was a process of gilding the surface of silver products. Gilding was an ancient metal processing technique. It was to combine gold and mercury into gold amalgam, apply it on the surface of an object (silver in this case), and then heat it to evaporate the mercury. The gold would adhere to the surface of the object and not fall off. This kind of craft had a long history in China, and there were many exquisite works preserved in the world. For example, the Ashoka Pagoda, which was unearthed in the underground palace of Leifeng Pagoda in Hangzhou, was made of pure silver hammer-shaped and sewn together. It was an antique from the Wuyue period of the Five Dynasties (907-978). In modern times, there were many jewelry made with pure silver gilding, such as natural freshwater pearl bracelets with pure silver gilding ancient accessories. The production of silver and bronze wares and gilding techniques in Huangzhong County, Qinghai Province, were listed as the third batch of national intangible cultural heritage. Among them was the silver-gilding technique, which was hand-made with fine craftsmanship and rich patterns. The novel "Gilded Palm" is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Lion Peony Pattern
During the Tianqi period of the Ming Dynasty, there was a blue-and-white porcelain lion peony pattern jar. The jar was glazed with sauce, and the glaze at the bottom was thin and cracked. The chicken claw pattern in the jar was natural. It was 18.6 cm high and 9.1 cm long. During the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty, there was a five-colored lion and peony pot. The combination of lion and peony patterns might be a kind of decorative pattern full of meaning. Peony symbolized wealth and other beautiful meanings, while lion could also symbolize strength and so on. The combination of the two could express multiple beautiful meanings such as wealth and strength, but the specific meaning might vary according to different cultural backgrounds and creative purposes. " Fairy Dream of Tang Shi: Fate of Peony " is equally wonderful. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!
Gilded porcelain three-legged incense burner
From the reference materials, it could be seen that there was a Song Ru kiln gilded three-legged two-ear incense burner. It mentioned ceramic incense burner, but there was no more special explanation about the porcelain gilded three-legged incense burner. He only knew that different materials, ages, and craftsmanship would affect the value of the incense burner collection. For example, Ru kiln porcelain was precious to begin with, and the gilding process also increased its uniqueness. However, there was a lack of detailed information on the three-legged incense burner. The novel " Gilded Palm " is equally exciting. Everyone is welcome to click and read it!