New evidence of "Home of Silk" unearthed in Taizhou

2019-03-20 07:34:49 source: 台州市黄岩区人民政府


In 2016, Chinese archaeologists unearthed many well-preserved silk fabrics from an 800-year-old tomb near the city of Taizhou in East China's Zhejiang Province after a month-long excavation. The tomb is believed to be the burial site for Zhao Boyun, seventh generation descendant of Zhao Kuangyin (927-976), the founder of the Song Dynasty, which was divided into two distinct periods - the Northern Song (960-1127) and the Southern Song (1127-1279). A total of 76 pieces of precious relics were found, including silk clothing, pants, socks, shoes, boots and accessories made of satin and brocade.


The Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) is important in Chinese history and also in Zhejiang history.  It is in this dynasty when Zhejiang province grew into the "Home of Silk".  Silk textiles excavated from Zhao Boyun cemetery are considered important discoveries of silk fabrics and provide strong evidence for Zhejiang's title of the "Home of Silk".


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A silk jacket was unearthed in an ancient tomb of the Southern Song Dynasty in Qianjiao Village of Yutou town, Huangyan district, Taizhou, Zhejiang Province in 2016 and is now displayed in the China Silk Museum.


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Toulong Jade, the private collection of Zhao Boyun, was unearthed in an ancient tomb of the Southern Song Dynasty in Qianjiao Village of Yutou Town, Huangyan District, Taizhou, Zhejiang Province in 2016.


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Crystal Pendant, a lifetime toy of Zhao Boyun, was unearthed in an ancient tomb of the Southern Song Dynasty in Qianjiao Village of Yutou Town, Huangyan District, Taizhou, Zhejiang Province in 2016.




(Executive Editor: Yongliu HE)


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In 2016, Chinese archaeologists unearthed many well-preserved silk fabrics from an 800-year-old tomb near the city of Taizhou in East China's Zhejiang Province after a month-long excavation. The tomb is believed to be the burial site for Zhao Boyun, seventh generation descendant of Zhao Kuangyin (927-976), the founder of the Song Dynasty, which was divided into two distinct periods - the Northern Song (960-1127) and the Southern Song (1127-1279). A total of 76 pieces of precious relics were found, including silk clothing, pants, socks, shoes, boots and accessories made of satin and brocade.


The Southern Song Dynasty (1127-1279) is important in Chinese history and also in Zhejiang history.  It is in this dynasty when Zhejiang province grew into the "Home of Silk".  Silk textiles excavated from Zhao Boyun cemetery are considered important discoveries of silk fabrics and provide strong evidence for Zhejiang's title of the "Home of Silk".


图1 image001.jpg

 

A silk jacket was unearthed in an ancient tomb of the Southern Song Dynasty in Qianjiao Village of Yutou town, Huangyan district, Taizhou, Zhejiang Province in 2016 and is now displayed in the China Silk Museum.


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Toulong Jade, the private collection of Zhao Boyun, was unearthed in an ancient tomb of the Southern Song Dynasty in Qianjiao Village of Yutou Town, Huangyan District, Taizhou, Zhejiang Province in 2016.


图3 image005.jpg

 

Crystal Pendant, a lifetime toy of Zhao Boyun, was unearthed in an ancient tomb of the Southern Song Dynasty in Qianjiao Village of Yutou Town, Huangyan District, Taizhou, Zhejiang Province in 2016.




(Executive Editor: Yongliu HE)


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