Legends of Jade Bracelets in Ancient History

A bracelet, also known as a "bracelet", "bracelet", "arm ring", etc., is a ring-shaped ornament worn on the wrist. In addition to gold, silver, and jade, some are made of plant rattan. Bracelets have a long history and originated during the transition period from matriarchal society to patriarchal society. According to relevant documents, in ancient times both men and women wore bracelets, women as a symbol of marriage, and men as a symbol of status or job nature. In ancient society, people also believed that wearing bracelets could ward off evil or bring good luck.

History of Chinese use of jade

China does not produce jade. It is generally recognized that China's jade is imported from Myanmar. When was it entered? The research results so far are: it was imported from Myanmar in the early Qing Dynasty.

Jadeite was popular in the Qing Dynasty

The Qing Dynasty court made extensive use of jadeite, such as inlaid on headbands, hats, court beads, seals and other objects; jade ruyi; bonsai, jars, Guanyin and other jade articles.

During the Qianlong period, jade ornaments were used in large quantities. A pair of "Pearl-thread Plum Blossom" bonsai used 46 jade beads.

Among the objects buried with Empress Dowager Cixi were a large number of jade ornaments, such as demon-subduing wands, Buddhas, jade watermelons, cabbages, peaches, etc.

legend

There is a legend about the bracelet: The prince of the Dragon Palace fell in love with a woman from the mortal world, but the rules of heaven did not allow humans and gods to fall in love. Therefore, the prince was punished by the Jade Emperor, but the prince's love for the woman did not end. He was reluctant to let go of his lover, so he turned himself into a bracelet, wrapped around his lover's wrist, caring for his lover and staying with her forever. In ancient times, women usually wore jade beads and jade bracelets on their left hands. With the development of society and the passage of time, bracelets made of gold, silver and jade appeared. Although the material has changed, the beautiful meaning represented by the bracelet has been passed down.

Humans began wearing ornaments as early as the late Paleolithic period, as evidenced by the bracelets made of mammoth ivory with beautiful patterns unearthed in Ramezin, Ukraine. At the same time, bracelets made of fish vertebrae, as well as shells, oyster shells and animal teeth were unearthed in Grimaldi on the Riviera coast. Bracelets have a long and ancient history in the history of ornaments.

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