The history of the use of silver ornaments and silverware in the Warring States period in China can be roughly traced back to the Warring States period. According to relevant archaeological data, a silver band hook with jade and gold embedded in it was unearthed from the Warring States Tomb in Huixian County, Henan Province. Ape-shaped silver ornaments unearthed from the Warring States Tomb in Qufu, Shandong Province. Nine pieces of Zhao silverware were unearthed from the Xiongnu tomb in Xigou, Geer Banner, Inner Mongolia. Silver tiger, silver deer and silver ring unearthed from Xiongnu tomb in the late Warring States period in Nalin, Shenmu, Shaanxi Province. With regard to the use of silver ornaments and silverware in the Han Dynasty, more than 65,438+000 pieces of silverware were unearthed from the tomb of Liu Xiang, the king of the Western Han Dynasty in Wotuo Village, Zibo, China. Among them, the gold-plated carved silver plate and the small silver plate with gold-plated pattern made by Qin Shihuang in thirty-three years show the high level of silverware making in China. ● ● ●
The Tang Dynasty was the golden age of China's historical development. The culture of Tang Dynasty is the treasure of China traditional culture, and it is also the heyday of China silverware making. Archaeological objects show that the silverware in the Tang Dynasty reached a very high level in both design and workmanship, with a wide variety and exquisite ornamentation. Due to the economic prosperity and vast territory of the Tang Dynasty, silverware was also widely distributed. All kinds of silverware, as well as silver ornaments such as hair pins, hair pins, earrings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, armbands and anklets, including agate inlaid with precious stones and jade, fully reflect the technical level and achievements of silverware making in the Tang Dynasty, and become the representative of China's silver cultural history. ● ● ●
During the Song and Yuan Dynasties, the production of silverware was gradually commercialized. In the past, only the silver ornaments used by the royal family began to spread and wear among the people. Compared with the previous generation, great changes have taken place in the content, pattern and craft style of silver ornaments in this period. At the same time, the themes of silver ornaments are gradually increasing, including flowers, birds, fish, insects, pavilions, religious figures, various decorations and patterns, poems and songs, etc. Casting, carving, carving and welding techniques have also been greatly improved. Moreover, the silver ornaments in the Song and Yuan Dynasties have novel designs and beautiful shapes, and the patterns on each piece of silver ornaments have auspicious meanings, which can be called "the picture must be intentional and the meaning must be auspicious". ● ● ●
During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the traditional technology of gold craft in Ming Dynasty was greatly improved, showing the characteristics of simplicity, quickness and clear lines. Due to the popularity of gold and silver wares at that time, many casting bureaus were established in Xuande period of Ming Dynasty, and a large number of metal products were produced. At the same time, the craftsman system is stipulated, requiring local goldsmiths to serve in Beijing for six months in turn. In the Ming Dynasty, apart from the Foundry Bureau, folk silver houses and workshops also produced many silverware, among which silverware was the most. Silver ornaments in the Ming dynasty were originally scattered among the people, but after the war, there are very few existing in the world. In the Qing dynasty, due to the continuous development of economy and to cater to the preferences of emperors and dignitaries, various crafts were gorgeous, such as furniture, stone carving and architecture. Become gorgeous in color and style. The level of various handicrafts has reached its peak, and great progress has been made in metal carving, hollowing out, filigree and enamel. During the period of Kanggan, the use of silverware and silver ornaments was no longer the patent of nobles, but entered every family, regardless of wealth. It has become a fashion for women to wear silver headdresses and men to wear silver pendants. Silver shops, workshops and shops are distributed all over the country, and their workmanship is becoming more and more exquisite. The twisting, hammering, piercing, pulling, embedding, plating and wrapping of silver have all been brought into play. Silver jewelry culture has made great achievements among the people, which constitutes the main connotation of traditional silver jewelry culture in China. It can be said that every piece of work makes people admire the rich, magical imagination and wise design ideas of folk artists. ● ● ●
2 1 The reform and opening up in 1980s made China stronger and stronger. Over the past 20 years, China has achieved all-round and rapid development. Today, with the deepening cultural exchanges between China and the West, China's ancient culture needs to be carried forward, and the almost extinct silver jewelry culture should also shine. It is our bounden duty to preserve the traditional culture of our ancestors. I believe that in the near future, China's historical culture and folk traditional culture will attract the world's attention, and the aesthetic value of traditional costumes, embroidery, silverware and other ancient arts will be further enhanced!