【New Year Exhibition】 "The Year of the Ox Speaks of Oxen" — Collection of the Helu City Ruins Museum
Release time:
2021-09-23
The Year of the Ox has arrived, bringing good fortune and vitality. In 2021, the Year of the Ox (Xin Chou), let's explore the iron oxen in our museum collection.
Four iron oxen are on display in the "Passing the Torch" hall of the Helu City Ruins Museum. These oxen stand on four legs, with robust bodies, heads held high, slightly open mouths, short necks, and right forelegs slightly forward, suggesting movement. Their hooves are clearly defined. Each ox is 14.2 cm long and 8 cm high. They were unearthed beneath the four corners of a wooden coffin. The tomb was discovered at the Wu Culture Square in Hongshan Street. Based on the unearthed inscription, it dates back to the second year of Zhi Shun (1331 AD).
Liu Su's Tang Dynasty work, "New Tales of the Great Tang" (Da Tang Xin Yu), volume thirteen, "Recorded Oddities," states: "Tombs are desired to be deep and narrow... one zhang and two chi below the ground surface is the earth boundary, and another one zhang and two chi is the water boundary, each guarded by dragons...Iron oxen and pigs were cast to ward off the two dragons." Therefore, the burial of iron oxen and pigs in tombs may have been intended to suppress evil spirits. Additionally, legend holds that iron oxen were auspicious objects, particularly important in protecting cities and preventing river floods.
The saying goes, "Years of the Ox and Horse are good for farming." The ox symbolizes perseverance and diligence. Its image embodies bountiful harvests, prosperity through hard work, and peace and harmony. Its essence has been imprinted on various works of art throughout the millennia, continuing to inspire awe.
To celebrate the Year of the Ox, the Helu City Ruins Museum, in collaboration with hundreds of museums nationwide, is hosting the exhibition "The Mighty Ox: A National Exhibition of Ox Culture" starting February 9th in the first-floor hall. We welcome citizens to experience a cultural year at the museum. In this festive season of good fortune, let's harness the spirit of the ox: to be steadfast, innovative, and cultivate the beauty of life.
Warm Reminder: Please make an online reservation in advance via our WeChat Official Account. Visitor limit: 600 people in the morning, 600 people in the afternoon. Please wear a mask upon entering the museum and cooperate with staff for health code and temperature checks. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. We wish you a pleasant visit!
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