Look carefully at the cows in the small square in front of the building, these are real cows!
The Ox-Tiger Bronze Eucalyptus, the First Ox of Xixia, the Bronze Ox Statue, these are all famous sacred cows.
In addition to these, there are also imitations of the shepherd boy herding cattle from the Ji Provincial Museum, the sapphire lying cow from the Qilu Museum, the painted flat pot with cows and horses from the Beihu Provincial Museum, the bull-shaped lead figurine from the Gan Provincial Museum, and the rhinoceros looking at the moon copper from the Xijiang Provincial Museum. Mirror, etc.
So many cows definitely didn’t appear for nothing.
Just like a dragon, it starts from the Jade Pig Dragon and slowly evolves.
Therefore, the origin of dragons is related to the domestic animals pigs that are closely related to our ancestors.
The same is true for cows, even more important than pigs.
The artistic image of cattle is widely used in daily utensils, accessories, weapons, and musical instruments. This shows the profound significance of cattle in the lives of ancient people and people's love for cattle.
Cows are not only treasures in museums and loyal partners of farmers in their work, but also gods in the "Book of Mountains and Seas" and spiritual totems praised by literati.
We not only love and praise oxen, but also muster up our "oxen energy" and be full of "oxen spirit" to move forward bravely in the Year of the Ox.
Our Chinese people have a deep affection for cattle, which can be seen from the collections of museums across our country.
"Is this one made of jade to imitate jade?"
Finally, Chen Wenzhe stopped in front of a jade cow.
He knew that the jade quality of this sapphire lying cow was not very good, so it was a coincidence that it was carved from a large piece of sapphire.
Perhaps because the jade itself is dark gray-brown, this round jade cow is not particularly bright and eye-catching, but this does not affect its connotation.
This jade cow is in a lying shape, with its head raised and looking forward, erect ears and decorated with cloud and thunder patterns, the word "Chen", a round mouth, and a drooping tail attached to the tail, giving people a sense of naivety.
The round mouth of the cow's mouth and the end of the lower jaw form a penetration, which is convenient for wearing with a rope. It can be said to be an ingenious workmanship.
"Actually, these are nothing. The most important thing is the treasure in the hall facing these cows!"
At this time, Zheng Yu was even more proud. He did not expect that during a trip, he would actually find a big treasure in a farmhouse.
"Is there something better?" Chen Wenzhe was really surprised this time.
After all, the cows here are all imitations, so the big treasure Zheng Yu mentioned must be the real thing?
"It's just bad luck. We asked someone to do a preliminary appraisal. It seems to be a bronze plate, but it doesn't look like a plate at all. It looks like a tripod, but it has no legs." Zhang Yijie said.
Cao Qingchun also spoke at this time: "When it was discovered, it was used as a cattle trough to feed cattle."
Chen Wenzhe's curiosity was aroused, and he really wanted to see what this cow trough was.
"Panlong plate? Is it a replica? I remember it seems to be something placed at the door of the city government somewhere, right?"
When you walk into the gate of the museum and take a casual look, you can see the large bronze vessel facing the gate.
Just by looking at the dragon pattern inside, Chen Wenzhe recognized it. This thing was very famous. It was impossible for him not to recognize it, and it was impossible for him to admit his mistake.
However, the bronze plate with a dragon pattern in front of me is too big.
"Is it really a plate?" Zheng Yu said a little disappointed.
"Why are you disappointed?" Cao Qingchun said disdainfully.
"Of course I'm disappointed. What if this was a tripod? Items handed down from ancient times, even without inscriptions, are very meaningful!" Zheng Yu said angrily.
Chen Wenzhe smiled: "The ones on it are the Kui dragon pattern and the dragon. These are not simple to appear on any bronze. You don't know? What's more, this is a big plate. No, it should be a huge plate!"
Chen Wenzhe circled the bronze plate and looked at it carefully.
This is indeed a bronze vessel, but many people don't understand it if it is a plate.
This "plate" is more than half a meter high, with a base underneath.
The whole body of the plate is covered with fine patterns, especially the dragon head embossed in the middle of the plate, which is lifelike.
Other places are vaguely covered with strange patterns;
The most special thing is that there is a "faucet" protruding from the plate. Coupled with the patina on the outside, it doesn't take much to think that this copper plate must be an antique.
Such a plate has a dragon head and a dragon pattern, and the name is easy to come out.
This is the Kuilong Panlong Pan. The more formal full name should be the bronze Kui Pattern Panlong Pan.
With a name, it is easy to identify it. This kind of plate must have been unearthed in China, and it is a national treasure when it is unearthed, so it is very famous.
Since it is famous, Chen Wenzhe's memory will naturally make him aware of it.
However, the plate he knew was not as big as the one in front of him.
In March 1984, an old man from Guan Weitong Village, Chenshan Township, Wenling, Jiangsu and Zhejiang passed away;
This was supposed to be a sad event, but it turned out to be a "happy event" for the archeology and cultural relics community.
The deceased old man was an "old householder" in Weitong Village, Wanwan, and his sons, Tong Baoyou, and brothers Tong Youqing also had a good reputation in the village.
Therefore, after the old man passed away, the nearby villagers also helped with the arrangements;
In 1984, "carrying out funerals" was much more complicated than it is now. Take digging a grave as an example. There were no diggers at that time.
Fortunately, brothers Tong Baoyou and Tong Youqing have good reputations and have many people to help.
On March 17, 1984, these two men and a few strong laborers went to dig a grave in their orange grove;
[To be honest, I have been using Yeguoyuedu to read and catch up on books recently. I can switch sources and read aloud with many sounds. Yeguoyuedu is available for Android and Apple.]
According to local custom, the "grave" should be dug as deep as possible until the "blessed soil" is seen. However, after digging less than half a meter, an accident occurred.
Since it was the two brothers Tong Baoyou and Tong Youqing who were "doing things", they naturally worked extra hard to dig graves;
Just after Tong Baoyou swung the hoe, it hit a hard object in the ground. Perhaps he used too much force, which made his jaw go numb and he gave up the hoe.
Tong Youqing didn't dare to dig when he saw this, and quickly checked to see if his brother was injured.
It stands to reason that this land has been plowed over countless times by the "Tong family". Even if there are stones and other debris in the soil, they should have been cleared out long ago;
Fortunately, Tong Baoyou was fine, but the two brothers were not happy, and they were worried that the "funeral" would not go smoothly. They had just dug a hole, and it was hard to say what "bad luck" would follow.
It’s hard to say, the grave still has to be dug.
Tong Youqing was much more careful this time. He first explored the soil with a hoe and felt that he had found the edge of the "hard object", then he lowered the hoe and pushed outward with force;
A large pile of soil was dug up, and then the soil was cleared away, and what was revealed was a huge copper plate.
As mentioned earlier, there was a "mourning ceremony" at this time, and the Tong family brothers were not the only ones involved in digging the grave;
Since the "copper plate" was unearthed, no one has dug the grave, and everyone gathered around to watch the fun.
It is visually estimated that this "plate" is more than half a meter long, with a base underneath and vaguely covered with strange patterns;
The most special thing is that there is also a "dragon head" protruding from the plate. No need to think too much, this newly excavated copper plate must be an ancient relic.