Jewelry tradition

In recent years, more and more Qing dramas have been popular, such as The Queen of the Palace, whose actor's plot is impeccable, War and Beauty, which perfectly interprets women's grievances, and The Story of Yan Xi Palace, which is quite elegant in culture. Every time we watch a drama, we can find that the Qing Dynasty was a dynasty with a very strict hierarchy, and different officials were quite particular about it in dress etiquette. There are also many articles about official accessories, some of which are indispensable and some of which have far-reaching influence on today's society.

I. Zhu Chao

In some portraits of Qing emperors or officials, they can often be seen wearing beads. Zhu Chao is not only a simple ornament, but also a class.

Through 108 beads, made of lapis lazuli, coral and turquoise, which are very popular in modern times. Ordinary officials are also not allowed to wear them at will. According to the Convention, five-grade civil servants and four-grade military attaché s can match pearls with different grades and materials. In addition, the length of beads is different, which is also an obvious feature to distinguish grades. When officials kowtowed to the emperor, the sound of beads knocking on the floor was long and short, and it was necessary to bend down hard to ring the floor tiles.

Nowadays, due to the evolution of the times, Zhu Chao has faded out of people's sight and is mostly used for collection. Some Zhu Chao with a sense of the times are of high value, and they often fetch high prices at auctions. Zhu Chao originated from the Buddhist rosary, and most people wear it today. There are also 108 beads, but not limited to 18, 36, 54, etc. They are also rich in materials, such as beeswax, lapis lazuli, Nanhong, Qingsong and Hetian Yuzhu. Long-term wear can ward off evil spirits and eliminate disasters, and good luck is always accompanied. It also helps to get rid of troubles and keep your heart clean, so the beads are also called qingxin beads. Nowadays, wearing beads has become a trend culture.

Many big V's, bosses and people with status will also carry them with them and appear in various occasions. It is the embodiment of status, taste and temperament. Feel the beads with awe, so that they will become our precious companions!

Second, use a hook.

Among the jades unearthed and handed down from ancient times in China, hooks are common utensils. In ancient times, people used belts to tighten their lower bodies when their clothes were loose. At first, they tied their belts with knots. Later, they had hooks. In the Ming dynasty, the hook was the most prosperous. In the Qing dynasty, its practical value was gone, and it was an ornamental jade.

During the Qianlong period, hooks were welcomed by literati and became common accessories in clothing. It was worn by officials in Qing Dynasty, which was also a symbol of status. Hook material is also very rich, of which jade hook is the most precious. Mainly hetian jade and sapphire. Princes and nobles generally use gold inlaid with jade, which is beautiful and shows their identity temperament. In modeling and pattern design, there are reliefs and vertical carvings of flowers and animals, and the hooks are mostly faucet-shaped, and the dragon belt hooks combined with dragon patterns are the most exquisite. Among the jade articles in China, the hook is an important part of the traditional costume culture in China, and it still exists today. It reflects the status of the wearer and represents the fashion of that era, and its historical value cannot be underestimated.

Three. Lingguan

There was once a TV series "Ji Xiaolan with iron teeth and copper teeth" which was popular all over the country. Everyone who has seen this play is deeply impressed by Xiao Shenyang. He was a famous corrupt official in the Qing Dynasty, and there were countless treasures hidden in his home. According to the 43 rd record of the Qing Dynasty Romance, when he seized the stolen goods, he found 846 leaders at home.

Lingguan, an ornament decorated with flowers and feathers on the hat of an official in the Qing Dynasty. If officials of the Qing Dynasty made meritorious deeds, the emperor would give them flowers to show their respect, so they attached great importance to them. Jade and white jade are mostly used for the collar pipes on hualing. According to the laws and regulations of the Qing Dynasty, civil servants went to Yipin Town to share the jade tube with the public and auxiliary countries; From the military attache to the general of Yipin Town and the general of Fuzhou, Bai Yuling should be in charge.

Although Lingguan is a product of history, in contemporary jade carvings, some circular pendants are inspired by Lingguan. Beautiful and elegant to wear, but also has a collection function. Once a Lingguan of the Qing Dynasty sold for nearly one million yuan, which was the market many years ago, showing its high value.

Fourth, pull your fingers.

Wrench fingers appeared in the Spring and Autumn Period and the Warring States Period. It was originally used for riding and shooting to prevent bowstring from scratching fingers. In the Qing dynasty, there was no war, life was peaceful, and fingers changed from practical jade to literary play. Being respected and loved by the children of the Eight Banners, almost everyone has one. Later, it gradually became an ornament sought after by men, and its shape changed accordingly. Emperor Qianlong was also particularly interested in banzhi. At that time, in order to cater to Qianlong's love, the ruling and opposition parties praised the stagnation. Up to now, there are still fingers in the jade carving theme. With the collision with today's culture, modern paperboard is more fashionable and diversified without losing its original connotation.

Its existence is as important to men as a jade bracelet is to women. A jade bracelet can make a woman shine, and if a man owns it properly, he will instantly release the charm of a man, which is quite kingly, cool and handsome. It is very eye-catching and admirable to attend some places and banquets. In addition, Banzhi belongs to jade with profound cultural heritage, and its collection value is also extraordinary.

Gan Long's boxed 7-piece set of Imperial Jade Banzhi was also sold at a high price of HK$ 47.36 million. It occupies an important position in the field of collection. I believe that in the future, with the rise of Wan Wen and the revival of China culture, its value growth can be expected in the future.

Verb (abbreviation for verb) snuff bottle

Snuff bottle is a container for holding snuff, which is small and light, and its production technology is very elegant. At that time, it was deeply loved by the Qing royal family. Influenced by the admiration of members of the royal family, both officials of the imperial court and ordinary people in Lebanon smoked and played with snuff bottles. Even people who don't like antiques will follow the social trend and collect a few snuff bottles.

For a time, small snuff bottles were popular throughout the Qing Dynasty. It has the function of showing the owner's wealth and rank, so most of them also appear as senior gifts.

Snuff bottles with western flavor made by the royal family in the Qing Dynasty have also been highly recognized by western collectors, and have become the three major categories of foreign cultural relics in China, alongside porcelain and bronzes. Therefore, it has good collection value in the international market. Although the habit of using snuff is almost extinct now, the snuff bottle has been passed down as a beautiful work of art. Enduring and charming.

Sixth, another child.

Biezi is an object used by ancient literati to roll up calligraphy and painting, or as the cover of thread-bound books. The box made of jade is rare and precious. At that time, it was an object that could show the status of princes and nobles.

According to the Historical Investigation of hall of mental cultivation Construction Department, Ganlong, who is keen on calligraphy and painting and obsessed with jade, is particularly fond of this kind of jade with special shape. For the favorite or most important calligraphy and painting, Qianlong always uses jade tablets. And carved poems on it. Now Biezi has faded out of people's sight, but its appearance represents the incomparable technological characteristics of Ganlong jade, which is a precious historical and cultural heritage worthy of people's cherish.

With the cultural changes, many jade accessories in the Qing Dynasty are gradually disappearing, but classic accessories are always classics. Accessories, such as Banzhi, are active in the contemporary era and are the fashion that leads contemporary men's accessories. Both belong to the sustenance of material life and spiritual life, and are the ultimate embodiment of men's status and taste!