Yunnan Bronze Masterpieces

A Local “History Book”

Where bronze ware was first unearthed from the Shang-dynasty tomb of Fuhao in Henan Province, scholars conducted studies and discovered that ores used to produce part of the bronze ware were not from the Central Plains of China but from Yunnan.

The Yunnan bronzes are unique because the ancient Yunnan people did not have any written language then. Therefor, they used sculpture and carved patterns to show their life and religious beliefs. In some ways, the bronze objects, including these articles daily use, can be considered a “history book” of Yunnan.

The ancient kingdom of Dian had a territory centred around the Dianchi Lake and stretching out to the central and eastern parts of today’s Yunnan. It existed from the 5th century B.C. to early 1st century.

In 1955 and 1960, scholars from the Yunnan provincial Museum made excavations on four occasions at Shizhaishan near Jinning. From 50 ancient tombs, they obtained more than 4,800 cultural relics, the overwhelming majority of which were bronzes. In 1972 and 1991, the Yunnan provincial Museum and the Yunnan provincial Institute of Cultural Relics and Archaeology twice made excavations at Lijiashan in Jiangchuan County. Here, 85 ancient tombs were found and 4,000 bronze objects unearthed. Over 1,000 pieces of bronze ware have been discovered from over 20 burial grounds of the Dian State. The people had mastered such complicated bronze processing techniques as gilding and inlay with gold or silver.For instance, the Escorting Captives Gilded Decorative Buckle depicts two armed soldiers escorting two captives and three animals.In the Bronze Board of Bull and Tiger, the blood vessels on the bull’s head are clearly portrayed to produce a sence of strength, while the tiger, biting at its tail, is also shown in great detail.

On the lid of the Battle Scene Shell Utensil used for storing shell money, unearthed at Shizhaishan, is cast a scene of battle with 13 human figures, each vividly depicted. On each side of the Cavelryman Herding Oxen Shell Utensil is a tiger-shaped handle. On the lid is a gilded barefoot cavalryman armed with a sword to protect the four oxen. Another masterpiece is the Umbrella-holding Bronze Figurine whose facial expression, haiestyle and costumes are all clearly portrayed.

Spectacular Art of Jewelry Making in Nepal

Jewelry making in Nepal is an art. Items of jewelry have a cultural, historical and traditional meaning, and the style of jewelry can help identify the different ethnic groups of Nepal. While some of the jewelry worn by the Nepalese women has been passed down through the generations and are cherished family heirlooms, there are still jewelry makers in Nepal who specialize in the custom making of traditional jewelry.

Tourists will find a great selection of jewelry on sale in Nepal and will also see many woman wearing large and often bulky pieces of jewelry. Understanding Nepalese jewelry can help visitors make an informed decision when choosing a piece to purchase. Gold and precious stones have always been the preferred materials used in Nepalese jewelry, and the size and weight of some pieces are astounding.

Originally the jewelry makers of Nepal would get their gold, of which they prefer 24 karat gold or pure gold, from India. Today the Asian markets fulfill those requirements and within the forgotten villages of the Kathmandu Valley, traditional artists of gold and stone can be found making the pieces that have been popular for centuries. In some stores and shops, a combination of ethnic styles can be found, with some pieces becoming more refined to appeal to the international visitors. Unique items, which are more intricate than the usual pieces, are generally used in festivals and marriages, and it is custom for the groom to present his bride with a gift of jewelry that consists of an anklet, a headpiece and a ring, which weighs approximately a 100 grams in gold.

Terai women are known for wearing a plain gold nose pin and big round pure gold earrings, referred to as Tuki. They also wear a studded ring in the top of their ear, and a vast number of different necklaces. Gurung women also like wearing earrings, but theirs are shaped in the form of a flower and cover most of the ear. The outer ridge of the ear is often adorned with up to ten piercings, complimented by a granite stone necklace and studded bracelets. Tibetan and Sherpa woman are easily recognized through their affection for turquoise stones and coral. Features like these distinguish between tribes. Some pieces, such as multi-stranded necklaces of red or green beads, are worn by all tribal woman.

Kathmandu is the ideal location for jewelry shopping, as it is famous for its magnificent variety of traditional and modern items. Often handcrafted, unique and striking pieces of jewelry found in Nepal make perfect gifts and valuable souvenirs of a country that is rich in history and in beauty.

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The use of incense dates back to biblical times and may have originated in Egypt, where the gums and resins of aromatic trees were imported from the Arabian and Somali coasts to be used in religious ceremonies. It was also used by the Pharaohs, not only to counteract unpleasant odors, but also to drive away demons and gratify the presence of the gods, as they believed.

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