Offering bronze sculptures of Bodhisattvas
The bronze sculpture dedicated to Bodhisattva was created in 596 AD and is now housed in the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States. This cultural relic represents the formation stage of Chinese Buddhist sculpture, which is a small, portable copper religious sacrificial statue. The characteristics of this cultural relic are linear clothing folds and a mandala (body halo) with flame patterns, which are only represented by engraved lines. These characteristics suggest that artists may have worked based on paintings or sketches brought back from holy sites in India.
Bronze Tripod Cauldron of the Shang Dynasty
The "Shang Dynasty Bronze Tripod" is a tableware from the 12th to 11th centuries BC, currently housed in the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States. The prototype of the tripod is a rough pottery of the same shape and name made during the Erlitou Culture period (around 3000-2000 BC). The edge of this tripod has thunder patterns, which is a symbol of copper casting in the Shang Dynasty.
During the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period, wine pots were used
The Chinese Warring States period wine pot, from the 5th to 4th centuries BC, is now collected at the Minneapolis Museum of Art. During the Warring States period, a new trend of bronze decoration emerged, which used inlay techniques to depict more vivid painting scenes. Generally speaking, inlay involves inserting very thin gold, silver, or copper foil wires into thin lines engraved on the copper surface. The technique of decorating copperware with turquoise or even rarer turquoise has existed since the Erlitou Culture period. In the late Spring and Autumn period and the Warring States period, this technique, which now includes more gold and silver inlay, began to be widely used, and the most exquisite vessels and accessories, such as hooks, were made during this period.
Shang Dynasty wine vessels
Gou is a wine vessel from the 12th to 11th centuries BC, currently housed in the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States. This work is a tall wine glass, with its trumpet shaped top gradually narrowing to the slender center, and then expanding again to the slightly outward turned bottom. Archaeological evidence shows that bronze spears first appeared during the Erligang period of the Shang Dynasty. The gradual decline of wine vessels may be related to King Zhou's denigration of alcohol consumption, as he believed that excessive drinking led to the collapse of the Shang Dynasty. This temple is decorated with a variant of the gluttonous mask. The entire vessel has a tight spiral background pattern, known as the thunder pattern, which is a symbol of copper casting in the Shang Dynasty.
Western Zhou Yu
Yu "is an ancient Chinese vessel used to hold wine. Its exact appearance time is unknown, but it was popular during the Shang and Western Zhou dynasties. At that time, it was used to hold wine, so most of its appearance was round or oval, with feet or foot rings at the bottom, and exquisite craftsmanship patterns carved around it.
Qing Dynasty Jade Carving Autumn Mountain Traveler
In this mountain view, an official riding a donkey is followed by his attendant, holding an umbrella; They crossed a simple bridge over the waterfall. Above them, a smaller similar group seemed to be crossing another bridge in a distant place. This type of Yushan originated in the late Ming Dynasty. The characters, trees, bridges, and animals in the background represent the traditional translation of jade carving in orthodox landscape painting. In the paintings of this period, many similar depictions of scholars traveling or contemplating mountain scenery can be found. The theme of harmonious coexistence between humans and nature is favored by Taoists and literati. The sculpture is currently collected in
Bronze Lion Incense Burner in Qing Dynasty Temples
The "Bronze Lion Incense Burner in Qing Dynasty Temple" is a pair of 17th century Chinese cultural relics, currently collected at the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States. This lion shaped incense burner is a guard lion, and each of these auspicious beasts (Lin) has a unicorn. They are mythical animals endowed with the ability to distinguish between good and evil. These legendary animals appear in pairs and are used to stand on both sides of the imperial throne in the Forbidden City, representing the dignity, virtues, and wisdom of the royal family.
Maitreya Bodhisattva Stele
The Maitreya Bodhisattva Stele is a Chinese cultural relic dating back to 563 AD, currently housed in the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States. This cultural relic is made of black limestone and has traces of paint. This exquisitely carved stone tablet, although small in scale, displays a complete image of the same theme as a large Buddha statue. In addition to the Maitreya Buddha statue in the center, the engraved halo, and the bodhisattvas on both sides, there are also flying celestial beings and dragons on the flame shaped backs at the top and bottom. The back of the stone tablet is engraved with a 69 character inscription, listing the names of the donors who commissioned the production of this work and dedicated it in 563.
Western Zhou bronze lamp holder
The "Western Zhou Bronze Man Lamp Holder" is a Chinese cultural relic from the 5th to 4th centuries BC, currently housed in the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States. This cultural relic is made of bronze and embedded with metal. This small and exquisite figure statue has outstretched hands, and its curled fingers form a socket that was originally used to insert the pole of an oil lamp. During the Shang and Western Zhou dynasties (1600-771 BC), bronze figures were very rare, but now several bronze figures have been excavated from Zhou tombs in the late Warring States period as lamp sockets.
Qing Dynasty cinnabar lacquer snuff pottery pot
The "Qing Dynasty cinnabar lacquered snuff pottery pot" is a Chinese cultural relic from 1780-1850 AD, currently housed in the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States. This cultural relic is made of ceramics and decorated with cinnabar paint on the outside.
Bronze wine vessels for sacrificial offerings in the Shang Dynasty
The "Shang Dynasty Sacrificial Wine Vessel" is a Chinese cultural relic dating back to the 12th to 11th centuries BC, currently housed in the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States. This cultural relic is made of bronze. Its dimensions are 27.62 × 12.7 × 11.75 centimeters and it weighs 1.3 kilograms.
Eastern Zhou copper bronze bell
This cultural relic is a copper musical instrument called the "Chinese Bronze Bell", made from the late 6th century BC to the early 5th century BC, and is now collected at the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States. The shape of this bell is called "xi", which is one of the two common bell shapes found in tombs of the Eastern Zhou Dynasty. The "Liu" clock has a flat bottom, slightly convex sides, and a decorative hanging device at the top, usually featuring stylized animal images that can emit a single tone. The decoration of this clock is very rich. There are 36 evenly distributed protrusions on the clock body, shaped like coiled snakes. The suspension device is a pair of tigers wrapped around a snake.
During the Qianlong period, a copper gilded incense burner with inlaid gemstones and auspicious beasts was used
This incense burner is made using copper gilding technology and is shaped like a mythical beast. The incense burner has an open mouth, with the neck and back of the beast integrated into one. The animal body is the main body of the incense burner, with the tail curled up and the head looking up. The mouth is open and the teeth are exposed. The details are carved using intaglio and relief techniques, decorated with red, white, green and other colored gemstones. The beast is magnificent and colorful, with a majestic expression. The carving is exquisite, the image is realistic, and it exudes a sense of elegance and wealth. The history of incense burning has a long history in China, and the famous Boshan furnace in the Han Dynasty was designed by people for incense burning. Produced between 1736-1795, it is now housed in the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States.
White jade pottery from the Warring States period
The head of the white jade gourd is intricately carved with phoenix cloud patterns, with traces of vermilion coating on it. The body of the gourd is intricately carved with cloud patterns, and the end is carved with a fish head with a round hole. The Warring States period (475 BC to 221 BC) was the golden age of jade craftsmanship. At that time, jade hairpins were mostly used for decorating hair buns and had exquisite carving and inlay techniques. These jade hairpins usually present patterns of moving plants and mythological legends.
Bronze Turkic wine jar
The Turkic wine jar is a 5th century BC wine vessel, now housed in the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States. This storage container is part of an important hunting scene for the Hu people. They showcase the influence of nomadic art in northern China. The four main straps depict scenes of men hunting birds, deer, wild boars, and tigers with spears, knives, and bows and arrows. These pictorial scenes depicting human activities represent a revolutionary change in bronze art.
Qing Dynasty gilded bronze statue of Guan Yu riding on horseback
Guan Yu (160-219 AD), also known as Yunchang, was an important general and historical figure of Shu Han during the Three Kingdoms period in China. He is a trusted aide and deputy general of Liu Bei, as well as a legendary figure in Liu Bei's clothing token "Scratching Bones for Healing". Standing at seven feet and five inches in length, with a beautiful and majestic beard, and high martial arts skills. He made significant military achievements for Liu Bei in the Battle of Red Cliffs and was awarded the title of "Marquis of Wu", becoming an important assistant and protector of Liu Bei. He is known for his loyalty and bravery, and is revered as the "Martial Saint" by people. Known as' Guan Gong 'by later generations and widely worshipped. The spirit and story of Guan Yu are widely praised in Chinese culture and have become legendary figures in history.
Qing Dynasty gilded offerings to Buddha
This is a Buddha statue from 1850 AD, currently housed in the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States. This Buddha statue sits in the tentacle print on the ground, depicting the scene of Buddha about to awaken under the Bodhi tree. This moment is often described as a powerful battle between good and evil, confusion and insight.
Zhou Dynasty Three legged Cauldron
This cultural relic is a three legged tripod, a bronze vessel, and its ceramic prototype can be traced back to the Peiligang culture of the Neolithic Age. In the early Shang Dynasty (1600-1300 BC), bronze versions of the flat footed tripod began to be cast. Ding is an ancient Chinese cooking or storage vessel, usually with two handles located at the edges, supported by three or four cylindrical legs. The shape of the tripod was almost ubiquitous in early China, including ceramic vessels from the Neolithic period and bronze vessels from the Shang Dynasty, as well as many later imitations of bronze and glazed pottery. This artifact is housed in the Minneapolis Museum of Art.
Great Fortune "gourd shaped plaque
The magnificent royal decorative lapis lazuli "Da Ji" double gourd shaped plaque from the Qianlong period.
Cloisonn é vase during the Kangxi reign of the Qing Dynasty
This is a Qing Dynasty cloisonn é vase, now collected at the Minneapolis Museum of Art in the United States. Cloisonn é technology was introduced to China from Byzantium (now Istanbul) between 1200 and 1400 AD, but Chinese craftsmen endowed it with unique Chinese characteristics. During the reigns of Emperor Kangxi (1662-1722) and Emperor Qianlong (1736-95) of the Qing Dynasty, the craft of cloisonn é was perfected and reached its artistic peak. At the bottom of the vase, there is a delicate moire band. Each moire is like Ruyi's head, and there is a narrow lotus curl.
Qing Dynasty cloisonn é cloisonn é enamel lotus pedestal
The Qing Dynasty cloisonn é cloisonn é enamel lotus pedestal is made of copper wire cut into various patterned contours, then filled with enamel glazes of different colors. After firing, polishing and other processes, it finally forms a brightly colored and exquisitely patterned artwork. These paintings often depict Buddhist scriptures, images of saints, or religious symbols, which not only have high artistic value, but also carry profound religious and cultural significance.
Qing Dynasty relief dragon patterned vase
This Chinese cultural relic is a porcelain vase from the Kangxi period of the Qing Dynasty (1662-1722), which is now collected in the Smithsonian Museum.
Gilded Bodhisattva Statues of Qing Dynasty
The artifact is one of a pair of gilded bodhisattva statues from 18th century AD China. It is now housed in the Minneapolis Museum of Art. Although the two statues are mirror images of each other, they do not represent the same bodhisattva; they are Maitreya and Guanyin, respectively. They stand in elegant poses, holding the stems of a lotus flower, probably part of a sculptural trinity that surrounds a larger Buddha.
Late merchant bronze three-legged jue wine vessel
Jue is a vessel used in ancient China to serve warm wine in ancestor worship rituals. It is ovoid and supported by three spreading triangular legs, with a long curved beak on one side and a balanced handle on the other. Many examples have one or two ring handles on the sides and two column protrusions on the top, which may be used to enable people to lift the vessel with a belt. They are usually gorgeously decorated and have gluttonous decorations.
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