Life and death are like life, the mystery of the jade burial of the Han Dynasty
China's jade cemetery system can be traced back to the Hemudu culture 7,000 years ago; Although Cao Pi banned jade burials during the Cao Wei period, there were still many jade cemeteries in Jining until the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Our topic today is the Han Dynasty Jade Burial.
1.Jadeite.
Of course, jade clothes occupy the most important place in jade cemeteries.
Since the discovery of two golden jade clothes in the tomb of King Jing of Zhongshan in Manchuria, the jade clothes have been widely known. Over time, more and more jade clothes were discovered, as were silver and silk clothes. The golden jade robe unearthed from the tomb of King Chu in Xuzhou, Jiangsu Province is the most exquisite jade robe ever found.
Gold and jade bronze artifacts unearthed from the tomb of Liu Sheng in Mancheng, China.
Jade silk thread found in the tomb of the king of Nanyue.
The graveyard of the Hanna Witch on Lion Rock.
The appearance of jade clothes went through several stages. During the Warring States period, jade turbans and jade masks appeared.
Conclusion of the Jade Period of the Western Zhou Dynasty.
A jade mask unearthed from the Houshan Han Tomb in Xuzhou.
2.Nine-hole jade.
The hall is full of gold and jade, and the deceased is like Sifu"。
Nine holes refer to the nine holes of the human body. The main purpose of the ancients to use the nine holes was to prevent the leakage of essence in the body and ensure that the essence did not decay. Although there are still many of the nine holes extracted from jade, they are all the same.
Nine-hole jadeite. The specific uses of nine-hole jade.
3.Jade Cicada. There is a jade cicada in his mouth. It also symbolizes the resurrection from the dead, as cicadas have the ability to break out of their cocoons and become butterflies.
A jade cicada from the collection of the Capital Museum.
4.Emerald handles.
The jade handle, as the name suggests, is manual. For indigenous people, it is unacceptable to go home empty-handed. Because the pig symbolizes wealth, they usually hold two jade pigs in their hands.
Works by Yucca Bouzal in the collection of the National Museum.
Weinan Jade Handle Museum.
5.Emerald pillows.
Among the two jade pillows below, the jade pillow unearthed from the Mancheng Han Tomb is obviously a funerary item, because this shape of the jade pillow is not suitable for use during life. The jade pillow unearthed from Lion Mountain in Xuzhou may have been used by King Chu during his lifetime.
This jade cushion from a Manchurian funeral conceals a cassette that may contain pepper and other items to ward off evil spirits.
A jade cushion unearthed from the tomb of King Chu on Lion Mountain, Xuzhou, China.
A jade cushion found in a Manchurian Han tomb.
A jade cushion found in the tomb of Shishan Khan.
Finally, take a look at the Western Han jade coffin unearthed from the tomb of King Chu in Xuzhou Lion Mountain, which is really breathtaking and can be called a national treasure.
Green coffin. Green coffin.