In order to welcome the upcoming Spring Festival in the New Year of Chowdhury, the Palace Museum will hold an exhibition in Shenwumen Exhibition Hall from February 10 to May 9? Good luck? Palace Museum Collection Ruyi Exhibition? , extended for 3 months.
Ruyi, also known as? Shake the king? What about the handle? , evolved from the ancient scratching stick, made of bones, horns, bamboo, wood, etc. It was originally made into a claw-like handle for scratching and relieving itching, so it was called? Ruyi? . During the Han and Jin Dynasties, Ruyi was endowed with more cultural significance and functions, and became the entertainment for literati to make friends, talk and dance. Its shape has evolved into a cloud head, a curved neck and a flat handle. After the Song Dynasty, Ruyi developed into indoor furnishings. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, Ruyi, with Ganoderma lucidum as its main shape, was endowed with the meaning of auspiciousness and exorcism, and became a precious thing bearing the good wishes of praying for blessings and eliminating disasters. Ruyi was highly respected in the Qing court, which not only greatly improved its appreciation, but also became a symbol of power and wealth. Every major event, such as court holidays, Empress Dowager Cixi's birthday, royal wedding, etc. Most of the gifts given by palace ministers and relatives are lead. Gifts given by the queen to local officials and foreign envoys are often as they wish.
The Palace Museum has more than 2,000 pieces of Ruyi handles in Ming and Qing Dynasties, which are made of jade, bamboo, metal, tooth bones and porcelain, reflecting the grand occasion of Ming and Qing crafts from one side. This exhibition specially selected 158 pieces (sets) for display, aiming to fully reflect the rich materials, beautiful shapes, exquisite craftsmanship and numerous themes in the Ming and Qing Dynasties.
The exhibition is divided into five units. Unit 1? Yu ruyi? , including Cao Zhi, Happy Birthday, Inscription, Auspiciousness, etc. It highlights the mainstream position of jade material Ruyi in the production of Ruyi in Qing Dynasty. Unit 2? Is bamboo and wood good? It is divided into three categories: bamboo, wood and wooden handle inlay, which shows the elegant charm of literati used as desks in Ming and Qing Dynasties. Unit 3? Metal ruyi? Show the exquisite craftsmanship of the court. Unit 4? 99 happy? Through the centralized display of complete sets of wishful thinking, it reflects the wishful thinking used in court festivals and the birthday of the emperor and empress. Unit 5? Are other materials satisfactory? , showing fine products made of rare materials such as dental bone, coral and amber, as well as lacquerware, glass and ceramics.
In the Forbidden City, good luck and good luck are happy during the New Year. This exhibition aims to present a beautiful handle based on knowledge and interest. It is expected that the audience will learn more about the traditional festival culture in China by watching the auspicious wishful thinking, and at the same time convey their best wishes for the Spring Festival in a rich festival atmosphere.