Urn (a glimpse of China traditional culture)

China traditional culture is a vast and profound cultural treasure house, which contains many precious cultural heritages. The urn is one of them. It is a special cultural relic in the traditional culture of China, which has very important cultural significance. This paper will introduce this traditional cultural heritage from the history, production technology and cultural connotation of the urn.

History of urn

The urn, also known as the bone box, is a container for storing human ashes. It originated in ancient China and first appeared in the late Shang Dynasty, with a history of more than 4,000 years. In ancient times, people thought that the soul of the deceased needed a home, so they put the ashes in the urn to show their respect and commemoration for the deceased. The urn has also become one of the symbols of the ancient aristocratic class, and the beautifully made urn has also become a symbol of identity.

Manufacturing technology of cinerary casket

The manufacturing process of the urn is very complicated, and it needs to go through many processes. First of all, you need to choose high-quality wood or stone as raw materials. Then cut the raw materials into appropriate sizes and shapes, and carve, depict or draw them to show the theme and cultural connotation of the urn. Finally, grinding, polishing and other processes are carried out to make the surface of the urn smooth and flat, achieving beautiful results.

Cultural connotation of urn

The urn is not only a container, but also a cultural symbol. Its cultural connotation is rich and colorful and has profound cultural significance. First of all, the urn represents respect and memory for the deceased, which is a traditional cultural custom. Secondly, the urn is also the carrier of cultural inheritance, bearing the essence and wisdom of ancient culture, and is an important part of China traditional culture. Finally, the urn also reflects the class and cultural differences in ancient society. Different classes and regions have different production styles and cultural connotations.

How to appreciate the urn

Appreciating the urn requires a certain degree of cultural literacy and appreciation ability. First of all, we should understand the historical and cultural connotation of the urn, and the significance and value it represents. Secondly, we need to observe the production process and details of the urn and appreciate its aesthetic value and artistic charm. Finally, we need to appreciate the urn to feel the charm and wisdom of ancient culture and enhance our cultural self-confidence and identity.