During the upcoming International Museum Day, we will put forward new thoughts, explore new models, propose new plans for the development of domestic museums, and pay attention to the future direction. At the same time, the Shaanxi museum community also welcomes a piece of good news. The Bronze Horses and Horses Museum of the Qin Emperor Mausoleum, which has been under construction for four years, is about to open.

Painted copper chariots and horses from Qin Mausoleum move to their new home

The newly completed Copper Horses and Horses Museum not only alleviated various pressures faced by the cultural relics exhibition hall of the original Qin Emperor's Mausoleum, but also opened up a diversified and all-round display channel for the "Bronze Crown" Qin Mausoleum copper chariots and horses.

Previously, the painted copper chariots and horses of the Qin Mausoleum happily moved to a new residence. Due to its huge size, the No. 2 copper chariot and horse transported was divided into nearly 100 components. All loading and unloading equipment and appliances were also specially customized, providing reliable security for the relocation of precious national cultural relics. The move of national treasure has attracted great attention from society. There have been dozens of media reports on the scene, focusing on all details of the relocation.

The painted copper chariots and horses of the Qin Mausoleum were discovered in 1980 on the west side of the tomb of Qin Shi Huang. The carriages, horses, figures, etc. were all cast in bronze or gold and silver, simulating the shape and structure of the physical chariots and horses of the Qin Empire. The historical and artistic value is immeasurable. At the 2010 Shanghai World Expo, the "Bronze Crown" bronze chariots and horses of the Qin Mausoleum were invited to patrol and became a highlight of the World Expo.

The Bronze Horses and Horses Museum in the Mausoleum of Qin Shi Huang opens

On the occasion of International Museum Day, the Bronze Horses and Horses Museum of Qin Shi Huang's Mausoleum will also be opened on a trial basis, making it a major event in the Shaanxi museum community.

The completion of the museum can greatly improve the development problem of saturated people in the original exhibition hall, and more comprehensively display the copper chariots and horses and the culture of the Great Qin Dynasty, allowing visitors to experience first-hand the ancient superb casting skills and the excavation and restoration of the copper chariots and horses. The hardships encountered during the process.

The main body of the copper chariot is cast in bronze and is combined with some gold and silver parts to form two carriages. Various techniques such as welding, inlay, and button buttons are used in the production, and the structure is extremely complex. The umbrella covers of the two cars are the most exquisite craftsmanship. Their thickness is less than half a centimeter and their area is one to two square meters. Qin Dynasty craftsmen used the mixed casting method to make the umbrella covers in one go. Even now, making such a large and thin uniform dome is not easy.

The newly built Copper Horses and Horses Museum is located on the southwest side of the Fenggu in Lishan Garden. In addition to comprehensively displaying the history of copper chariots and horses casting and restoration, it will also use more new technologies to explain ancient Chinese chariot and horses culture, allowing people to have a deeper understanding of copper chariots and horses. The true value and extraordinary significance.

Museums are the best place to understand a city's history. As the ancient capital of the thirteen dynasties, Xi'an's museum cultural relics are all-inclusive. This year's Museum Day, China's theme is "Restoration and Remodeling". The Bronze Horses and Horses Museum of the First Emperor's Mausoleum not only interprets this theme, but is also a successful representative of the restoration and reshaping of cultural relics. The repair of the bronze chariots and horses has gone through the arduous efforts of the cultural protection personnel, and the restoration technology has also won the National "Second Prize for Scientific and Technological Progress". The completion of the museum will help Xi'an build China's "museum city" and form a Xi'an museum cluster.

(Text: Peter Pan/Review: Ice Cream)