Wenbo Calendar丨Originally, the iron of the Han Dynasty looked like this

Mondo Culture Updated on 2024-02-20

Man by his clothes, by his horse, by his saddle."

The ancients believedWell-dressedIt is the "standard" of a gentleman

What should I do if the clothes are wrinkled?

That's when you need to take out the iron!

Ironable clothes can be measured in size.

This is the "industrial design" of the Eastern Han Dynasty

Graduated Tianlu rack copper iron

One pieceEastern Han Deluxe Edition Iron

byBracketswithIronsIt consists of two parts.

Xu is the bracket is tall, thick and very "reliable".

Or you may be too curious about the ironing process.

Rui beast "Tianlu".Stay at the top of the stand.

Get ready to witness the magical moment when your clothes go from wrinkled to flat.

"Tianlu" is the legendary Rui Beast, which is a common Han Dynasty decoration, meaning "God-given blessing").

The casting of this "Tianlu" uses a variety of techniques such as round carving, relief carving, and line carving, and the conception is exquisite and natural, and the shape is simple and cute.

When used, it willIronsPull out of the stand.

Put burning charcoal in the bucket.

When the bottom is hot to the hand, it can be used.

Also according toDifferent fabrics are ironed at different temperatures

It also has it when you don't iron your clothesWonderful

The handle plane is engraved12-inch scale

3 circles were drawn for each inch.

It can be used as a ruler for measurement

Schematic diagram of the iron (left). The iron is spoon-shaped, and the handle of the iron is engraved with a circle pattern indicating the 12-inch scale. 3 circles represent 1 inch, 9 circles in the shape of a diamond represent 5 inches, and 11 circles in the shape of a diamond flower represent 10 inches.

Among the various irons unearthed in our country.

This type of iron with a scale is relatively rare.

The iron was once a torture instrument.

It is also a symbol of power.

Due to the good thermal conductivity of copper and easy casting.

Ancient irons were mostly made of bronze.

Its appearance can be traced back toShang Dynasty

Legend has it that it was originally asInstruments of tortureAnd invention.

That is, what the king of Shang didPunishment of cannon branding

Bronze iron with dragon head handle, Han Dynasty, Wuwei City Museum. The iron casts a faucet at the end of the handle to highlight the owner's illustrious family background and noble status.

It's hereHan Dynasty

withOur countrySilkworm cultivation silk and bronze castingDevelop.

Iron asTools for ironing clothesBegan to rise.

It became an everyday item for the court or nobility.

Graduated Tianlu rack copper iron about9 kg weight

And it was unearthed in the tombs of the princely level of the Eastern Han Dynasty.

Some experts believe that it expresses the ancients.

"Hold the (iron) handle to iron the world".said.

It symbolizes power and prestige

It is a symbol of the status and rank of the owner of the tomb.

Gorgeous turn" iron has more features.

It's hereAfter the Wei, Jin, Southern and Northern Dynasties

IronsIntroduced to the people, into the homes of ordinary people

"Medicine pestle, bath, iron, ......It is also used urgently by the people. ——Jin Dynasty "Du Preset".

Sui and Tang dynastiesThe country is strong and the people live a prosperous life.

The silk weaving industry is also very developed.

People are more particular about dressing up.

From the monarch to the people.

Iron ironing is widely used

Three-color iron, Tang Dynasty. Collection of the Qianling Museum.

Zhang Xuan's "Pounding Practice" (detail) in the Tang Dynasty depicts a scene of a lady holding an iron.

It's hereSong Dynasty, the bucket of the iron becomes deeper.

A hollow short shank appeared.

Wooden handles can be insertedPrevent hot hands

In addition, irons are also usedIroning paper, book protection

The Song people also invented the appliance of integrating iron and smoking cage.

Adds fragrance while ironing out the folds of the garment

Chen Hongshou, Reclining Smoke Cage Scroll (detail), Ming Dynasty, collection of Shanghai Museum.

On the basis of the Song and Yuan Dynasty modeling.

Iron from the Ming and Qing dynasties.

Raise the rim of the mouth closer to the handle higher.

Better protection against Martian outfall

The ornamental themes are also gradually enriching and extensive

Shou character Kui pattern copper iron, Qing Dynasty, Tiandong County Museum collection.

* Later, with the introduction of electric irons.

The traditional Chinese iron is gradually withdrawing from the stage of history.

China is a "country of etiquette" and "a country of clothing".

Dress is the outward manifestation of etiquette.

The iron not only irons the folds of the garment.

It also contains people's pursuit of exquisite life.

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