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2026.04.29 12:32 GMT+8

A Tang blessing in golden bowls

Updated 2026.04.29 12:32 GMT+8
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Two identical gold bowls with mandarin ducks and lotus petals unearthed from Hejia Village are notable examples of their kind from the Tang Dynasty (618-907). Made from pure gold, they have the same shape and decorative motifs.

The bowl walls are hammered from the inside to form two rows of outward-protruding lotus petal patterns, with 10 petals in each row. Within each petal, decorative motifs are intricately chased, symbolizing auspicious wishes and profound beauty.

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