The Yayishanzhai Collection
雅宜山齋藏珍
(Lots 1001 - 1070)
雅宜山齋藏珍
(Lots 1001 - 1070)
Lot 1019
A SILVER-INLAID BRONZE CROSSBOW MECHANISM Warring States Period - Western Han Dynasty
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A SILVER-INLAID BRONZE CROSSBOW MECHANISM
Warring States Period - Western Han Dynasty
4.4 cm long
4.4 cm long
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戰國至西漢 銅錯銀弩機匣
The present lot, cast from refined bronze, serves as the core component of a bronze crossbow mechanism. Its form is regular and its structure compact, functioning as the mechanism housing that supports and protects the critical mechanical parts within the crossbow. Its surface is adorned with exquisitely executed silver inlay work, where fine silver threads form intricate dragon motifs and geometric patterns. The designs flow with fluid vitality, their lines gracefully rhythmic, showcasing the superb craftsmanship of metalwork during the Pre-Qin and Han periods. Such ornamentation possesses both strong decorative qualities and symbolic military heraldry, elevating a practical weapon into an artwork embodying both power and aesthetic value. As a crystallization of ancient military technology and metal decorative craftsmanship, this crossbow mechanism serves not only as vital physical evidence for studying the development of ancient war machinery but also as a precious testament to exploring the craftsmanship aesthetics and military culture of the pre-Qin and Han periods.
此器為青銅弩機之核心構件，以精煉青銅鑄造而成，器形規整，結構緊密，為弩機中承載與保護關鍵機械部件的機匣。其表面施以極為精緻的錯銀工藝，細密的銀絲鑲嵌出變形龍紋與幾何紋飾，紋樣流暢生動，線條婉轉而富有節奏，展現出先秦兩漢時期金屬工藝的高超水準。此類紋飾既具強烈的裝飾性，亦蘊含軍事紋章的象徵意涵，將實用兵器升華為兼具力量感與美學價值的藝術品。作為古代軍事科技與金屬裝飾工藝的結晶，此弩機構件不僅是研究古代戰爭器械發展的重要實物資料，亦為探索先秦兩漢工藝美學與軍事文化的珍貴見證。