The Yayishanzhai Collection
雅宜山齋藏珍
(Lots 1001 - 1070)
雅宜山齋藏珍
(Lots 1001 - 1070)
Lot 1045
A PARCEL-GILT BRONZE CROSSBOW MECHANISM Western Han Dynasty
Ending from 20 November 2025, 14:00 HKT
Online, Hong KongHK$5,000 - HK$10,000
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A PARCEL-GILT BRONZE CROSSBOW MECHANISM
Western Han Dynasty
15 cm long
15 cm long
Footnotes
西漢 銅局部鎏金弩機
The core components of this lot include a crossbow frame, trigger, suspension blade, hook mechanism, and bolt, which are tightly assembled. The precise mortise-and-tenon joints between components fit together seamlessly, showcasing remarkable mechanical design.
The delicate gilding complements the bronze's natural patina, making it an invaluable artifact for studying the military equipment during the Han dynasty, bronze casting techniques, and mechanical engineering in ancient China. Not only does it reflect the pinnacle of 'cold' weapon manufacturing during the Western Han dynasty, but through its intricate craftsmanship and functional design, it fully demonstrates ancient artisans' profound understanding of material properties and mechanical principles, alongside their exceptional creativity. It holds immense value for historical research and serves as tangible evidence of ancient technological achievements.
通體採用青銅鑄造，關鍵部位施以局部鎏金工藝，由郭、牙、懸刀、鉤心、栓塞等核心部件緊密組合，各組件之間鑿榫精密、齧合嚴絲合縫，展現出驚人的機械設計水準。其細膩的鎏金與青銅本色相映成輝，為研究漢代軍事裝備技術、青銅冶鑄工藝及早期機械工程智慧的極為珍貴的實物資料。不僅生動反映了西漢時期冷兵器製造的巔峰成就，更透過細節處的工藝處理與功能性設計，充分展現了古代工匠對材料特性、力學原理的深刻理解與卓越創造力，兼具極高的歷史研究價值與古代科技實證價值。