What is He\’s Bi?
He\’s Bi is a kind of jade used for sacrifices and rituals in ancient China. It is also a rare treasure in the history of ancient Chinese arts and crafts and culture. It is said that He\’s Bi first appeared in the Chu State during the Warring States Period. It was presented to King Ling of Chu by the Prime Minister of Chu as a reward, and was later regarded as a valuable object in various dynasties. Later, the He\’s Bi slumbered in the deep sea for 2,300 years, and was not discovered until the 1980s. It became the largest and most complete ancient jade found in the world at that time.
The modeling characteristics of He\’s Bi
The Heshi Bi is 31.1 centimeters long, 22.1 centimeters wide, 5.4 centimeters thick and weighs 8.1 kilograms. It is one of the most precious jade objects in ancient China. He\’s Bi has both inner and outer bis, and is carved with vivid dragon patterns and auspicious cloud patterns using high relief techniques, which are convex and concave and extremely delicate. The inside of the jade is composed of different sacrificial patterns with carved woven patterns and a number of special-shaped jade ornaments. According to legend, the design and production concept of Heshi\’s jade originated from the idea of \”the unity of nature and man\”.
The production process of Heshi Bi
The production of He\’s Bi uses superb silk-turning technology and exquisite jade carving, which is quite ingenious. The production process is very complicated and requires multiple stages, including selecting high-quality jade, polishing the shape of the jade body, designing patterns, carving the jade, polishing and processing the sacrificial content. The complexity of these craftsmanship fully demonstrates the respect and admiration of ancient artists for He\’s Bi.
The historical status of Heshibi
As a treasure of jade, He\’s Bi plays an extremely important role in ancient Chinese history and culture. It is not only an important part of ancient Chinese culture, but also an important symbol of Chinese civilization, with immeasurable artistic and cultural value. Moreover, He\’s Bi is regarded as an intangible cultural heritage of the nation, plays an important protective role in the inheritance of Chinese culture, and is known as a treasure of Chinese civilization. Therefore, the Chinese government and relevant institutions have also strengthened the protection and cultural inheritance of He\’s Bi.
Summary
As one of the most precious, mysterious and elegant cultural relics in ancient China, He\’s Bi is not only a work of art, but also a cultural heritage and a symbol of the national spirit. The special value of He\’s Bi enriches the meaning of Chinese culture and allows us to think independently and explore the spiritual connotation in the history of ancient culture, helping us better understand and cherish Chinese culture. Today, He\’s Bi still maintains inheritance and protection, and has become a rare and precious cultural heritage of the Chinese nation.
