馬的文化 The Horse in Chinese Culture

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玉馬 Jade Horse

戰國 Warring States Period（公元前475 － 前221年）

曲阜文物管理委員會藏

Qufu Administrative Committee of Cultural Relics

　青玉質圓雕，局部有紅色斑浸。馬昂首直立，張目直視，馬鬃突起，尾巴打結。以陰線飾目和口，足下連有長方形底座，形象生動，為古代玉馬中的珍品。玉馬始見於安陽婦好墓，造型扁平，「臣」字眼。戰國時出現圓雕玉馬，轉折自然，造型立體化。這件玉馬出土於戰國早期大型墓，應屬用於祭祀、宴饗、征伐及喪葬等場合的禮器。

　Jade horse was first discovered in the tomb of Fu Hao in Anyang. The horse is flat with eyes in the shape of the Chinese character “臣”.Realistic, three-dimensional, free-standing jade horse sculptures appeared during the Warring States Period, and it was in a large tomb of that era that this jade horse was found. It was probably a ritual object used in sacrifices, banquets, pre-battle ceremonies and funerals. The stone of this free-standing jade sculpture of a horse is green with red patches. Standing on a rectangular base, the horse holds its head high and is looking to the front, while its mane is standing on end and its tail is knotted. The eyes and mouth are outlined with indented lines. Because of the vivid portrayal, this piece is considered an exceptional example of ancient jade horses.　■資料：香港歷史博物館