What is the golden seal of the cultural relics unearthed from the tomb of the Nanyue King of the Western Han Dynasty?
The golden seal of the "Emperor Wen's Seal" unearthed from the tomb of King Nanyue of the Western Han Dynasty.
"The Seal of Emperor Wen" is a seal with a dragon button, that is, the handle is in the shape of a dragon. It is also the largest gold seal from the Western Han Dynasty among the cultural relics unearthed so far, and it is also the earliest one with a dragon button as the button. The seal, whose owner is Zhao Quan, the second monarch of the South Vietnam Kingdom, was unearthed in Xianggang Mountain in Guangzhou in 1983.
The gold seal of "Emperor Wen's Seal" collected in the Museum of the King of Nanyue in the Western Han Dynasty was unearthed from the tomb of the King of Nanyue. When discovered by the archaeological team, the gold seal was located on the chest of the tomb owner Zhao Quan. The seal surface of the gold seal is engraved with the four characters "Xingxi of Emperor Wen" in seal script, which is strong and powerful. The seal button of the gold seal is a swimming dragon, coiled into an "S" shape, with the dragon's head extending to one corner. The scales and claws on the dragon's body are chiselled after being cast, and the dragon's waist is raised and can be used to wear the seal ribbon. According to the electronic probe measurement of the stamp pad, the gold content of the seal is approximately 98%.
The well-known jade seal of the country is made of jade. Some say it is Lantian jade, and some say it is engraved with Heshi jade. The seal is a symbol of the power of the king of a country. It is passed down from generation to generation. Whoever owns it is the legitimate emperor, as long as he can hold it.
The excavation process of the tomb of the Nanyue King in the Western Han Dynasty:
The city of Guangzhou was called Panyu in ancient times. The Xianggang in the west of Yuexiu Mountain outside the city is a small hillside that is not tall, shaped like a lying elephant. It has always been a scenic spot near the ancient city. At the earliest, it was connected with Yuexiu Mountain, with towering trees and gurgling streams, making it a beautiful place. During the Hongwu period of the Ming Dynasty, the three ancient cities of Panyu were merged into one, and the North City was expanded and extended to the north for more than 2,600 meters.
During the Shunzhi period of the Qing Dynasty, this place became an important defensive location in the south. In order to resist foreign humiliation, the military connected this place with the three forts in Baoji, Yongning and Qiding in the north. The mountain forests were cleared and the Gongji Fort was built to protect the northern city of Guangzhou. After the founding of New China, taking advantage of its strategic location, the People's Liberation Army stationed here, dug bunkers, and used this area as a military restricted area.
In June 1983, an engineering team was carrying out infrastructure construction in Xianggang Mountain. The hillside would be flattened by roaring excavators and replaced by an apartment building rising from the ground. Dozens of construction workers worked day and night to dig out 17 meters from the top of the mountain with an altitude of less than 50 meters. The project was progressing smoothly. Several ancient tombs were also excavated during the period, from the Han Dynasty, Jin Dynasty to the Ming Dynasty. It can be seen that this place is indeed a geomantic treasure.