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Luxury Aesthetics of Ancient Chinese Gold Jewelry
In recent years, with the rise of the China-Chic trend, many gold stores have also begun to favor products of traditional culture and launched the so-called ancient gold craft and inheritance series of Chinese gold jewelry. The ancient Chinese used goldware as body decoration, dating back to the Xia Dynasty 4,000 years ago. The gold eardrops unearthed in Gansu is the best proof. The simple circle obviously cannot reflect the skill level of the ancients, so today let’s take a look at the gold earrings and gold bracelets in the museum’s collection of cultural relics. Let’s experience the luxury aesthetics of ancient Chinese gold jewelry. Gold earrings, 2100-1600 B.C., collection of Gansu Provincial Institute of Archaeology Eardrop Eardrops (Er Zhui, 耳坠) is a kind of traditional Chinese earrings, with an additional part of the drop than earrings. Gold earrings, Warring States period, collection of Ordos Museum This pair of gold eardrops in the Warring States Period adopts a cone and spring design, and the color matching of gold and turquoise is even more ingenious. Gem-set gold earrings, Northern Wei Dynasty, collection of Datong Museum This pair of gold eardrops from the Northern Wei Dynasty is composed of amber, silver… -
Rediscovering Romance and Power Struggles: An Exploration of “Duhuanian”
In recent days, the historical drama Duhuanian (度华年), starring Zhao Jinmai and Zhang Linghe, has captured the attention of viewers. As the follow-up to the popular series "Moyu Between the Clouds," "Duhuanian" may not have achieved explosive viewership initially, but its narrative depth and character dynamics have gradually garnered increasing popularity. Adapted from the novel "Princess Chang," written by Moshibai, "Duhuanian" unfolds the story of Princess Li Rong, a regent of the Da Xia Dynasty, and Pei Wenxuan, the chief minister of the court. Their tale spans two lifetimes, marked by enmity and unresolved emotions. Li Rong (played by Zhao Jinmai) and Pei Wenxuan (played by Zhang Linghe) are portrayed as erstwhile adversaries who meet again after reincarnation, presenting a unique twist of youthful appearances with matured souls. This reincarnated love story offers viewers a fresh perspective, blending familiarity of long-term relationships with the novelty of new beginnings. Director Gao Yijun emphasizes the complexity of Li Rong, depicting her as independent, intelligent, and courageous, contrasted with Pei Wenxuan's outward arrogance and inner depth. Their second chance at life not only emphasizes seizing the moment but also cherishing the people around them. "Duhuanian" and its predecessor "Moyu Between the Clouds" inevitably… -
Luxury Aesthetics of Ancient Chinese Gold Jewelry
In recent years, with the rise of the China-Chic trend, many gold stores have also begun to favor products of traditional culture and launched the so-called ancient gold craft and inheritance series of Chinese gold jewelry. The ancient Chinese used goldware as body decoration, dating back to the Xia Dynasty 4,000 years ago. The gold eardrops unearthed in Gansu is the best proof. The simple circle obviously cannot reflect the skill level of the ancients, so today let’s take a look at the gold earrings and gold bracelets in the museum’s collection of cultural relics. Let’s experience the luxury aesthetics of ancient Chinese gold jewelry. Gold earrings, 2100-1600 B.C., collection of Gansu Provincial Institute of Archaeology Eardrop Eardrops (Er Zhui, 耳坠) is a kind of traditional Chinese earrings, with an additional part of the drop than earrings. Gold earrings, Warring States period, collection of Ordos Museum This pair of gold eardrops in the Warring States Period adopts a cone and spring design, and the color matching of gold and turquoise is even more ingenious. Gem-set gold earrings, Northern Wei Dynasty, collection of Datong Museum This pair of gold eardrops from the Northern Wei Dynasty is composed of amber, silver… -
History of Xia Dynasty Clothing and Makeup – Ancient Period Chinese Costume
The Xia Dynasty, believed to be the first dynasty in Chinese history, lasted from around 2070 BCE to 1600 BCE. Despite its importance, little is known about the Xia Dynasty's customs and traditions. One area that has captured the interest of historians and anthropologists is the clothing and makeup worn by the people during this period. In this article, we will take a brief look into the fascinating world of Xia Dynasty costumes and makeup, exploring their styles, materials, and cultural significance. The Clothing of the Xia Dynasty After successfully controlling the floods, Yu the Great was spontaneously supported by the people and established the Xia Dynasty. The system of succession was changed from abdication to hereditary. There were a total of fourteen generations in the Xia Dynasty, which lasted for about 471 years. This dynasty marked the formation of China's slave society, and the clothing system developed during this period, known as the "Guanfu" system, was one of the earliest forms of dress code in Chinese history. In ancient primitive times, clothing was primarily a result of aesthetic and sexual competition needs, followed by the requirement for warmth. During the periods of the Yellow Emperor, Yao, Shun, and…
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