Jinsha Sun Bird Listed in “Nine Treasures of China”

Release Time: 2017-10-31

    Days ago, the National Humanity History announced the nine “treasures of China”, of which, Jinsha Sun Bird was covered as a Goldware and Silverware. Formerly known as the Reference to Cultural History, the Magazine was officially established with its current name on Jan. 1, 2013, and publicized the nine “treasures of China”.  

    The nine treasures of China have covered the period from Shang to Yuan, the key part in the history of Chinese civilization. They are the Sun Bird (Goldware and Silverware), Li Gui Food Container (Bronzeware), Stone Drum Inscriptions of Qin Dynasty (Stone mural), Military Science on Bamboo Slips from Western Han Dynasty (Literature), Ping Fu Tie by Lu Ji (Calligraphy), Five Buffaloes by Han Huang (painting), Dhvaja with Pearls to Contain the Buddha's Relics (artwork), Pillow for Children from Ding Kiln (pottery), Jade Sea of Dushan (Jadeware). 

    Authoritative experts from the Palace Museum and National Committee of Cultural Relics formed an evaluation committee. Finally, the Sun Bird took the first in Goldware and Silverware. Unearthed on Feb. 25, 2001, the Sun Bird is now collected in Chengdu Jinsha Site Museum. The concise pattern marks a perfect combination of ancient Shu people’s philosophy, religion, art creativity, imagination and fine workmanship, and represents the highest attainment of goldware in that period. As expert Ding Meng said: “the Sun Bird, as the logo of China cultural heritage, symbolizes the pursuit of light and the determination of the Chinese nation; its travelling in the space with Shenzhou VI fled away the dream of China for thousands of years.”

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