Art in Historical and Cultural Periods

Bon is one of the oldest religions in the world, originating from the inland region of Central Asia adjacent to the Qinghai Tibet Plateau. Its history dates back over 18000 years. It covers aspects such as Tibetan medicine, astronomy, calendar, geography, divination, painting, enlightenment, philosophy, religion, etc. It has had an important impact on the ethnic culture of Tibet and its surrounding areas. After thousands of years of faith practice, it still deeply affects all aspects of the spiritual and cultural life of people in the Qinghai Tibet Plateau region to this day.  

Vajra, or "Dorje" in Tibetan, was originally an ancient Indian weapon that could break through all kinds of materials because of its strong texture, hence the name Vajra. In Tantric Buddhism, the pestle symbolizes invincible wisdom and true Buddha nature, which can break all kinds of worries and destroy all kinds of demons that hinder the practice of Buddhism. All the Vajradhara Vaisnavas in the Mandala Kaitai hold the Vajra. It is often carried by practitioners of the Vajrayana, as a symbol of the Vajra wisdom of the Buddha, and is used to break the demons within and outside the…

Buddha beads, also known as prayer beads, are tools used by Buddhists to count and bind their hearts when chanting Buddha; It is also an essential keepsake for Buddhist disciples when practicing. Today, many people who enjoy fashion or display individuality also wear a string of Buddhist beads, but they may not necessarily know the meaning of different lengths of Buddhist beads: According to the records of the Tibetan scriptures, the highest quality Buddhist beads are 1080. Due to their length, these beads are only used by a very small number of virtuous monks and cultivators, or by famous monks…

Black sandalwood pixiu is made of black sandalwood, which has a dense structure, uniform hardness, and a metallic luster. What the market truly recognizes is Indonesian ebony, which is a national treasure of Indonesia. As one of the world's famous trees, Indonesian ebony is the ultimate in both quality and grade among mahogany. Generally speaking, a cup of clean water should be provided next to the black sandalwood pixiu, and the height of the water cup should not exceed the pixiu's mouth. The cup should be kept clean for a long time. After discussing its worship, let's talk about the…

It is said that Emperor Xuande of the Ming Dynasty was fond of incense burners and ordered the import of a batch of wind ground copper from the Kingdom of Siam. He ordered the court craftsman Lv Zhen and the minister of labor Wu Bangzuo to cast incense burners based on the porcelain styles produced by Ru, Ge, Jun, and Ding kilns stored in the imperial palace, as well as historical records such as the "Xuanhe Bo Gu Tu Lu" and "Archaeological Map". In order to ensure the quality of incense burners, Emperor Xuande requested that copper be refined no…

The Dazu Rock Carvings, a religious cliff carvings in the late Tang Dynasty and early Song Dynasty, is a famous ancient stone carving art in China, focusing on Buddhist themes, especially the Beishan cliff carvings and Mount Baoding Buddhist Sculptures. Beishan Cliff Statue is located in Beishan, 1.5 kilometers north of Dazu District, Chongqing. With a length of more than 300 meters, Beishan Cliff Statue is a Major Historical and Cultural Site Protected at the National Level and a world cultural heritage. The statue was first excavated in the first year of Jingfu in the late Tang Dynasty (892 AD)…

In the Buddhist scriptures, it is said that White Mahagala can protect all sentient beings, eliminate various fears, escape poverty, and remove obstacles that are not smooth. This statue is adorned with a five skull crown and a flame shaped red hair adorned with a long snake. Eyebrows raised, three eyes glaring angrily, showing a fierce and angry expression. Her upper body is exposed, she is wearing a skirt, with a human head hanging from her neck, and she is adorned with wreaths and bracelets. The main arm holds Mani Bao in the right hand, and the left hand holds…

In the collection industry, Hua Li Mu Collection is an abbreviation for Hua Li Mu antique furniture collection. The stolen pear wood belongs to the "new pear" category, which is different from the old material "yellow pear wood" referred to in the collection. Even if it is made into furniture, it cannot become a collection due to its lack of cultural connotations and historical inheritance, let alone appreciation space. Elegant and dignified Ming and Qing furniture with smooth lines has become a new trend in antique collection, among which yellow pear wood furniture is particularly popular due to its advantages…

The first is that it is corrosion-resistant and can be buried in the ground for thousands of years without decay, so the emperor's coffin is mostly made of golden nanmu. The second is: insect prevention. Golden silk nanmu has a strong aroma of nanmu, and ancient books record that it is not invaded by hundreds of insects. Golden silk nanmu cabinets can store clothes, books, calligraphy, and paintings to avoid insects. Modern experiments have proven that golden silk nanmu is resistant to the erosion of wood decay fungi and termites, and has strong resistance to marine drilling animals. Therefore, the…

The so-called Tian Huang, also known as a special variety of Shoushan stone, is named after its production in the paddy fields on both sides of the Kengtou Creek in Shoushan Village, Fujian, and in the sand and gravel layers at the bottom of the river. Its texture is delicate, warm, and smooth to the touch, often marked with stone skins, red squares, and radish patterns. As one of the unique "soft gemstones" in China, Tianhuang is only produced in a field of less than 1 square kilometer in Shoushan, Fujian, China worldwide, resulting in extremely limited production. It should…