The origin and history of silverware

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1. The Warring States Period

The history of the use of silverware and silverware in China can be traced back to the Warring States Period.

According to the relevant archaeological excavation data, in the tomb of the Warring States of Huixian County, Henan Province, gold-encrusted jade-embedded glazed silver ribbon hooks were unearthed; the tomb-style silver ornaments were unearthed from the tomb of the Warring States of Lugu, Shandong Province, and the Xiongnu tombs in Xigou, Geerqi, Inner Mongolia, Unearthed nine silver ornaments of Zhao Guo in the Warring States Period; Shaanxi Shenmu Nalin High Rabbit, the tomb of the Xiongnu in the late Warring States Period, unearthed silver tiger, silver deer, silver ring and so on.

With regard to the use of silverware and silverware in the Han Dynasty, more than 100 pieces of silverware were unearthed in the tomb of the Western Han Dynasty Qi Wang Liu in the village of Weibo, Shandong Province. Among them, the gold-plated silver plate made by Qin Shihuang in 1983 and the gold-plated pattern. The small silver plate indicates the high level of silverware production in China.

2, the peak of the Tang

The Tang Dynasty was the golden age of Chinese historical development. The Tang Dynasty culture was the jewel of Chinese traditional culture. The Tang Dynasty was also the prosperous period of China's silverware production.

The archaeological objects show that the silverware of the Tang Dynasty has reached a very high level both in design and in workmanship. Not only are there many varieties, but all kinds of decorative patterns are very fine.

Due to the economic prosperity of Datang, the vast territory, the distribution of silverware is also very wide, all kinds of silverware, as well as silver jewelry such as head lice, head lice, Earrings, earrings, locks, collars, bracelets, armbands, and ankle rings, including Different crafts such as inlaid jade and agate inlaid jade jade fully reflect the craftsmanship and achievements of the silverware making in the Tang Dynasty and become the representative of the history of Chinese silver culture.

3, the commodity Song Yuan

In the Song and Yuan Dynasties, the production of silverware was gradually commercialized. Only the silver jewelry used by the royal family was used in the folks. Compared with the previous generation, the silver jewelry of this period is content, pattern, or technical style. Great changes have taken place.

At the same time, the theme of silver jewelry has gradually increased. There are flowers, birds, fish, insects, pavilions, religious figures, various patterns and patterns, as well as poetic and artistic words. The techniques of casting, engraving, carving and welding have also been greatly improved. And the Song and Yuan silver ornaments are novel in design and beautiful in shape. Each piece of silver jewelry has auspicious meanings. It can be called “the picture must be intentional, and the meaning must be auspicious”.

4, the Ming and Qing dynasties all over the world

The gold craft of the Ming Dynasty has been greatly improved in the traditional technology, showing the characteristics of concise, fast, and distinct lines. Since the gold and silverware was relatively fashionable at the time, during the Xuande period of the Ming Dynasty, many founding bureaus were set up to produce a large number of metal objects.

At the same time, the artisan system was stipulated, and goldsmiths from all over the country were required to take turns to serve in the capital for six months. In the Ming Dynasty, in addition to the foundry bureau, folk silver houses and silver workshops also produced a lot of gold and silverware, of which silverware was the most. The silver jewelry of the Ming Dynasty has been a lot of folks in the past, but it has been ruined by the military, and there are very few existing ones.

In the Qing Dynasty, due to the continuous development of the economy, and in order to cater to the preferences of the emperor and the dignitaries, all kinds of crafts were gorgeous, furniture, stone carvings, architecture, etc., regardless of color or style. The level of various handicrafts has reached the peak of the peak, and the metal carving, hollowing, filigree, and enamel have achieved great development.

During the reign of Emperor Kangxi and Qianlong, the use of silverware and silver jewelry was no longer a patent of the aristocratic class. Instead, it entered every family, regardless of the wealth, wealth, wealth, and ethics. The woman wearing a silver headdress and a man’s waist and silver Pendant has become a Kind of fashion.

Silver houses, silver workshops, and silver shops are distributed throughout the country, and more and more work is done. Twisting, hammering, wearing, pulling, inserting, plating, and silver are all played. The silverware culture has made great achievements in the folk exhibition and has become the main connotation of Chinese traditional silverware culture. It can be said that each piece is awesome for the rich, magical imagination and sagacious design of folk artists.

5. Late Qing Dynasty and the beginning of the Republic of China

After the end of the Qing Dynasty and the beginning of the Republic of China, the powers invaded China, the bureaucrats were corrupt, the internals were worried, the people were not living, the private industry was greatly damaged, the silverware did not develop much, and there was no growth in production. However, there are a lot of silver jewelry collectors and enthusiasts who are obsessed with collecting and researching.

6, the 21st century

The reform and opening up in the 1980s made China more and more powerful. In the past 20 years, China has achieved all-round rapid development.

Today, with the deepening of cultural exchanges between China and the West, China's ancient culture needs to be carried forward, and the almost extinct silverware culture should shine. Retaining the traditional culture of the ancestors is the responsibility we cannot shirk. I believe that in the near future, China's history and culture and folk traditional culture will be noticed by the world, and the aesthetic value of traditional costumes, embroidery, silverware and other ancient art will be greatly enhanced!

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