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Published at 30th of March 2022 05:48:06 AM


Chapter 200

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In particular, the relatively exquisite ancient jade ornaments were put in the most prominent position in the middle of the stall by the stall owner. Obviously, these jade ornaments are good in the eyes of the stall owner. I want to use them to keep the eyes of passers-by and improve my business.

But these are not the reasons to attract Lin Xi's eyes, because the most attractive thing is a bronze ware placed in the corner of the stall. It seems that the stall owner wants to use the weight of the bronze ware to suppress the rags under the stall.

The shape of the bronze ware is a cash cow!

The bronze coin tree is about half a meter high. It is placed on a 20 cm high ceramic base, which looks like a big mountain. The surface of the base is decorated with lotus and persimmon peduncle. On each lotus petal, there is a monkey shaped figure, and a vertical circular hole extends from the neck of the monkey shaped figure's head, which is used as a coin The trunk of a tree is inserted in a vertical circular hole.

The trunk of the cash tree is made of bronze. It is divided into six sections. Each section is flat and round, similar in shape but different in size. It is gradually decreasing upward, and it is more compact and delicate. In addition, there are convenient grooves on the upper part of each hollow section to insert branches and leaves.

In addition, on the front of the middle part of each tree trunk, there is a relief god man. The god man has clear facial features and solemn manner. There are big snakes crouching and dancing on his neck, ears or arms, and his hands are arched, which can be called lifelike.

Lin Xi was lucky that although the branches of the cash tree were divided into six layers, the appearance of each layer was engraved with a phoenix pattern, making the shape of flying. At the top of the sixth layer, there was a small statue of goddess.

The statue, with its crown on its head, looks straight ahead. On its left and right sides and behind it, stand a green dragon, a white tiger and a Xuanwu to guard it. The last rosefinch, who is fighting for four spirits, stands on the crown of Goddess and wants to fly.

On the whole, the shape of this bronze money tree is gorgeous, and its craftsmanship is no less exquisite than modern science and technology, which is why Lin Xi had to do something about it. The most important thing is that this bronze money tree seems to be an old thing.

At this point, we can't talk about the legend of the money tree. Of course, this legend was also told by the professor of professional courses when Lin Xi was in University.

There are different opinions about the origin, function and cultural attribute of the money tree, but there are only two widely recognized: one is from the bronze tree of Shang Dynasty unearthed in Sanxingdui; the other is from the popular utensils of the Warring States period, multi branch lamp, and various models of divine trees of Han Dynasty, but the latter is the most recognized.

However, many scholars have pointed out that the animals and coin patterns on the branch pieces of money shaking are probably related to the bronze branch pieces unearthed in Yanyuan, Bachuan.

However, as far as we know, the earliest bronze money tree appeared in the early Eastern Han Dynasty, and it was rare in number, mainly concentrated in the plain area. Until the middle and late Eastern Han Dynasty, it quickly became popular, and soon covered Bachuan, Chongqing and the surrounding areas.

Later, during the special period from the end of the Eastern Han Dynasty to the Three Kingdoms period, the number of bronze money trees decreased sharply, and then disappeared completely in the Western Jin Dynasty.

However, according to textual research, most of the tombs unearthed with bronze money tree are large and medium-sized tombs. That is to say, the users of the objects at that time belonged to rich families and were not able to be used by ordinary people.

At this point, we have to mention the function and cultural attribute of bronze money tree. What is widely recognized is that money tree is a unique cultural product of Southwest China, because it is unique in other areas, and the most important role of bronze money tree is as a burial utensil, mainly to guide the soul of the dead to the fairyland after death( At the same time, the bronze money tree also has the function of protecting the families and descendants of the dead.

Therefore, the money tree, which has been known as the money tree and the God tree since ancient times, has always been the most outstanding manifestation of the revival art of the God tree in the myths and legends of Southwest China. It is a symbol of power status, wealth and auspiciousness.

For example, the bronze money tree in front of Lin Xi's eyes might have come from a wrong way. He might have stolen the tombs of some princes nearby.

The reason why Lin Xi is attracted by it is that the bronze wares unearthed in Sanxingdui in the last century are very famous. Almost all Chinese people have heard of them. It's a pity that Lin Xi has never had a chance to see them. He just saw the relevant introduction in a TV program to console himself.

But this is not the reason that attracts Lin Xi's eyes most. What interests him most is that he saw the conspicuous dark green copper rust on the bronze money tree, as well as the fresh soil mixed in the outline, because these characteristics seem to tell Lin Xi the real origin of the bronze money tree.

After looking at the bronze money tree again, Lin Xi secretly slandered him. No wonder our cultural relics are always lost. When experts dig out tombs and want to protect them, they always become empty tombs ahead of time. It's not just the masterpieces of these local gentlemen.It is precisely because of the existence of these local gentlemen that the protection of cultural relics in China is even more difficult, and the difficulty of archaeological research is even worse.

However, as the old saying goes, there are three hundred and sixty lines, and no matter which line has its own rules, it can't be said that people who eat are not. Moreover, some things can only be seen through but can't be said through. Even if they are said through, it's useless. It's better to be a sober fool.

Lin Xiyue looked at the bronze money tree more and more like it was true. He even decided that it was true or false in his heart. So at this time, he decided to use the heavenly eye power to test his judgment. As long as it was true, he would buy it decisively before anyone found it. At that time, he would make a lot of money and supplement the blue light in his eyes.

"Damn it

Taking advantage of no one's attention, Lin Xi decisively uses the heavenly eye power, but the next moment he stays in the same place, showing an unbelievable color on his face, and even making rude remarks.

You know, Lin Xi has always been a very rational person, and the irrational behavior of abusing is rarely seen. The last time he used abusive words, he used his eye to check the Tang Sancai brought by Ye Xinghao in jingyixuan, Luzhou. Because of the big psychological gap, he couldn't help feeling.

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