Han Dynasty Blue Topaz Jade Cow Ornament

As we all know, ancient times were an agricultural society and the industry was underdeveloped, so most of the types of cattle were farming cattle, and the mission of cattle was to cultivate the land. In ancient times, the source of food was relatively scarce, there were few people, and there was little food, and from time to time wars caused the people to be displaced, unable to live and work in peace and contentment, and naturally they could not farm the land well, and they could not produce food. Humans themselves are not powerful enough to cultivate the land by themselves, and even if they die of exhaustion, they can't cultivate a few fields, so they have cattle. The addition of cattle has greatly increased the speed of arable land, and the grain production capacity has also been greatly improved, so the importance of cultivating cattle is self-evident. Another reason why cattle are national treasures is that cattle are also a kind of war material. War has been the top priority of the country since ancient times, and the country's control of war materials is extremely strict. In ancient times, that is, the age of cold weapons, horses were an indispensable strategic material. The importance of cavalry on the battlefield is self-evident, and cattle are as important as horses. The importance of cattle is reflected in logistics. Cattle can not only pull carts to transport materials, but even if they die, they can still play a huge role. Leather and Oxford can be used to make war boots, armor, girdle, reins, whip, bow and arrow, etc. If any cattle die in the folk, the hides and tendons must be handed over to the government unconditionally. If the hiding is discovered, the lighter ones will be punished, and the severe ones will be sentenced. During the Five Dynasties and Ten Kingdoms period, Guo Wei of the Later Zhou Dynasty once ordered that people with 50 acres of land should hand in a cowhide, which is to prevent military materials from flowing into foreign countries. In addition, people often say that "the power is as great as an ox", and twisting (the ox) turns the universe, which shows the strength of the ox. Therefore, the first symbol of the jade-carved ox is wealth and power. It means a prosperous career, a harmonious life and a beautiful life. The cow is huge and strong, and it is also a portrayal of health. Therefore, the jade cow is also a symbol of vitality, implying good health and a strong physique. The cow is usually a very gentle animal, but it has its own insistence and its own principles, and it does what it does and what it does not do. This kind of character of cattle is also in line with the character of Chinese people in today's society. Therefore, the jade ox is also the most auspicious thing that can represent the Chinese people. This collection is a cow ornament made of blue and top jade carving. The craftsmanship shows the unique style of carving jade in the Han Dynasty. It is a superior work.