1 10 4 https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-64/files/original/65fcd4bdc179c7de4245b5dca65f2246.jpg 462cb7443c2abfb33587d51288c708e1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Metal Description An account of the resource Similar to minerals, metals are considered as abundant raw materials for crafting products. Crafts An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance that is handmade or crafted by simple tools. Crafting Methods The ways used to construct and produce crafts. The most popular style of the first Chinese compass used a lodestone (which automatically points to the south) and a bronze plate. The lodestone was carved into the shape of a spoon. The spoon was placed on a flat plate of bronze. As the bronze plate was moved, the lodestone spun around and came to a stop in a north-to-south orientation with the handle pointing to the south. The “magnetized” lodestone aligned itself with the Earth’s magnetic field. This style of compass was called a “south-pointer”. The bronze plate was also marked with constellations, cardinal points, and other symbols important to the Ancient Chinese. Another style of compass was made by placing an iron needle that had been rubbed with a lodestone on a piece of wood and floating the wood in a bowl of water. The water allowed the wood to move or spin around until the iron oxide needle was pointing south. Materials Objects used to create, produce or develop the item Bronze, Metal, Magnet, Iron Usage and Application The real-life implications or uses of the selected crafts. The original use of Ancient Chinese compasses was for maintaining harmony and prosperity with one’s environment and for telling the future. Additionally, the Ancient Chinese used the compass for navigation – to find their way home when traveling. The use of the compass for travel also gave the advantage of being able to travel no matter the weather condition. If clouds or fog masked the sun or the stars, you could still travel because the compass would point you in the right direction. Interesting Facts Origins, stories or incidents happened that are related to the item, to provide extra information and details. One of the first recordings of using a compass for navigation was during the Northern Song dynasty (960 CE – 1126 CE). These compasses were made by floating a magnetized needle in water. The needle could move freely in the water and point to the earth’s magnetic poles no matter the movement from the ship or boat. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Chinese Compass 指南針 Subject The topic of the resource Sailing, Direction, Navigation Description An account of the resource The compass was invented more than 2000 years ago. The Ancient Chinese compass was made from iron oxide, a mineral ore. Iron oxide is also known as lodestone and magneta. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Han Dynasty (206 BC–220 AD) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Metallic Type The nature or genre of the resource Craft Han Dynasty https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-64/files/original/c5ab25593e93b88600ba2e860aeb4aa3.jpg 418469de50a03fb860058eff547c9b70 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Metal Description An account of the resource Similar to minerals, metals are considered as abundant raw materials for crafting products. Crafts An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance that is handmade or crafted by simple tools. Crafting Methods The ways used to construct and produce crafts. Gongs are made mainly from bronze or brass but there are many other alloys in use. They are made of a bronze alloy composed of a maximum of 22 parts tin to 78 parts copper, but in many cases the proportion of tin is considerably less. This alloy is excessively brittle when cast and allowed to cool slowly, but it can be tempered and annealed in a peculiar manner to alleviate this. When suddenly cooled from red heat, the alloy becomes so soft that it can be hammered and worked on the lathe then hardened by reheating Usage and Application The real-life implications or uses of the selected crafts. The gong is struck by a large round or flat-faced mallet, creating a powerful, rich, and resonant sound. Because of its legato character, the instrument is not suitable for playing rapid rhythms. In Shen Yun dances, the Chinese gong is often used to enhance the music’s power, accentuate its beat, or express sacred solemnity. Its sound demands and immediately gets attention. Materials Objects used to create, produce or develop the item Bronze / Brass / Copper Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Gong 鑼 Subject The topic of the resource Chinese music, Sound Description An account of the resource It is an percussion instrument that takes the form of a flat, circular metal disc which is hit with a mallet. Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Metallic, Diameter of 50 cm-150 cm Type The nature or genre of the resource Craft Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Northern and Southern Dynasties (420–589 AD) Northern and Southern Dynasties https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-64/files/original/f583231a82fefb7a9c6e554f746c0e09.jpg b725b20563c034e8fff8d81ea91d88e1 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Metal Description An account of the resource Similar to minerals, metals are considered as abundant raw materials for crafting products. Crafts An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance that is handmade or crafted by simple tools. Crafting Methods The ways used to construct and produce crafts. The suona as used in China has a conical wooden body, similar to that of the gyaling horn used by the Tibetan ethnic group, both of which uses a metal, usually a tubular brass or copper bocal to which a small double reed is affixed, and possesses a detachable metal bell at its end. The double-reed gives the instrument a sound similar to that of the modern oboe. Usage and Application The real-life implications or uses of the selected crafts. It has a distinctively loud and high-pitched sound, and is used frequently in Chinese traditional music ensembles, particularly those that perform outdoors. It is an important instrument in the folk music of northern China, particularly the provinces of Shandong and Henan, where it has long been used for festival and military purposes. It is still used, in combination with sheng mouth organs, gongs, drums, and sometimes other instruments, in wedding and funeral processions. Materials Objects used to create, produce or develop the item Wood, Brass / Copper, Metal Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Suona 嗩吶 Subject The topic of the resource Chinese music, Sound Description An account of the resource Suona, Wade-Giles romanization so-na, also called laba, Chinese double-reed woodwind instrument, the most commonly used double-reed instrument. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Jin Dynasty (265-420 AD) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Hand-held size Type The nature or genre of the resource Craft Jin Dynasty https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-64/files/original/cef6d79b3cb69afd72c930a259154e61.jpg fdb2d8d020d3b732ac5f40f527a04d39 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Metal Description An account of the resource Similar to minerals, metals are considered as abundant raw materials for crafting products. Crafts An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance that is handmade or crafted by simple tools. Crafting Methods The ways used to construct and produce crafts. Copper and tin would be melted to form bronze. Materials Objects used to create, produce or develop the item Bronze, Metal Usage and Application The real-life implications or uses of the selected crafts. Vessels were used to make sacrificial offerings of food to previous ancestors. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Bronze Vessels 青銅器皿 Description An account of the resource Bronze Age began around 2000 B.C, Shang and Zhou dynasties. Bronze, an alloy of copper and tin, were used to fashion weapons, parts of chariots and ritual vessels. Chinese bronzes are central to Chinese civilization. The ability to manipulate metal ores to produce useful tools is one of the major steps in the development of human civilization. it was made for the elite and were associated with power. The vessels were made to serve grain and wine, which played an important role in the ritual banquets that took place in family temples or over ceremonial tombs. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Shang Dynasty (1600–1046 BC) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Hard, Metallic Type The nature or genre of the resource Craft Subject The topic of the resource Daily necessity, Level of technology Shang Dynasty