3 10 43 https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-64/files/original/777281553d9b80bf503a0805f6a9a007.jpg a37b96b1d19bd39c42e138b737821b7d 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 Fabric Description An account of the resource Fabric, whether it is made by wool, or silk, involves in Chinese people's everyday life. 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 Southern Lion has a single horn, and is associated with the legend of a mythical monster called Nian. The lion consists of a head which is traditionally constructed using papier-mâché over a bamboo frame covered with gauze, then painted and decorated with fur, and a body made of durable layered cloth trimmed with more fur. Newer lions however may be made with modern materials such as aluminium instead of bamboo and are lighter. Newer versions may also apply shinier modern material over the traditional lacquer such as sequin or laser sticker but they do not last as long as those with semi-dull lacquer. Depending on the lion type (Traditional or Modern), Different types of fur can be used. Usage and Application The real-life implications or uses of the selected crafts. The lion dance is usually performed during the Chinese New Year and other Chinese traditional, cultural and religious festivals. It may also be performed at important occasions such as business opening events, special celebrations or wedding ceremonies, or may be used to honour special guests by the Chinese communities. Chinese lion dances are performed by two "dancers" in a lion costume, rather like a pantomime horse. The performers become the body of the lion: the one in front is the head and front limbs, the one behind is the back and hind legs. Performers' legs are dressed the same color as the lion's body, and sometimes the costume extends to shoes the shape and color of the lion's paws. Materials Objects used to create, produce or develop the item Fabric, Plastic, Metal Interesting Facts Origins, stories or incidents happened that are related to the item, to provide extra information and details. Legend has it that the emperor had a dream one night in which a strange looking animal saved his life. The next morning, the emperor described the dream to his ministers. One minister told the emperor that the strange animal resembled a creature from the West, a lion. Since the strange animal saved the emperor in his dream, the lion quickly became a symbol of good luck throughout China. It was believed that a dancing lion chased away evil spirits. 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 Lion Dance Costume 舞獅 Subject The topic of the resource Festival, Lion, Costume, Folk culture, Chinese New Year Description An account of the resource A lion costume used a form of traditional dance in Chinese culture and other Asian countries in which performers mimic a lion's movements. The lion dance is one of the most important traditions at Chinese New Year. It is performed to bring prosperity and good luck for the upcoming year. The lion dance is also a way to create a festive atmosphere and bring happiness. Performed in a lion costume, accompanied by the music of beating drums, clashing cymbals, and resounding gongs, lion dances imitate a lion's various movements or demonstrate martial arts agility, depending on the style. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Three-kingdoms period (220–280 AD) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource 2-3 men size Type The nature or genre of the resource Craft Three-kingdoms Period https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-64/files/original/d2f71093390c7b59126c99fd9371a4aa.jpg 119532ae63d051d4afe5fce908a4562b 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 Wood / Bamboo Description An account of the resource Given that the lower technological requirements and its usefulness, wood and bamboo are the primary raw materials among ancient Chinese people. 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. It is crafted with a handle and a wooden ball hanging from a string attached to each end of the edge to beat the drum. Usage and Application The real-life implications or uses of the selected crafts. During Song Dynasty, the Bolang Gu drum found its way in ceremonies, music and commercial activities. It also became a toy for children, enjoying an immense popularity, mainly thanks to its sound effect and its entertaining function. Although pellet drums are often used in religious ritual (particularly Tibet, Mongolia, India, and Taiwan), small versions are also used in East Asia as children’s toys or as noisemakers by street vendors. Such small versions are sometimes also referred to as rattle drums. Materials Objects used to create, produce or develop the item Wood, Leather, Paper 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 ​Bolang Gu 撥浪鼓 Subject The topic of the resource Toy, Kids, Play Description An account of the resource The rattle-drum is one of the oldest and most traditional toys in China. 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 Palm size Type The nature or genre of the resource Craft Shang Dynasty https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-64/files/original/c4ca91b82c93510990eac16a4af67659.jpg eb6abe516f061ff85fd79489e0ef466a 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 Wood / Bamboo Description An account of the resource Given that the lower technological requirements and its usefulness, wood and bamboo are the primary raw materials among ancient Chinese people. 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 long, round, hardwood neck of the erhu runs through its constructed hexagonal wooden resonating chamber the front of which is covered by a snakeskin soundboard (affixed by glue). The backside of the resonator is open but adorned with a carved wooden screen. White plastic or bone caps adorn both the curved top end of the neck and the ends of the two friction tuning pegs, which are inserted through the backside of the neck. A red velvet cushion is fixed to the bottom of the resonator. One end of each steel string is attached to and wrapped around a tuning peg, the other end terminates in a noose that is looped over a metal tail pin on the bottom side of the resonator. The top end of the vibrating segment of the strings is articulated with an adjustable sliding nut (called qianjin) of nylon cord; the lower end of the vibrating segment is where the strings pass over a small wooden bridge on the soundboard. The bow is made of bamboo – however, a Western bow hair-tightening mechanism has been attached, making unnecessary the established technique of holding the bow hair taut while playing the instrument. Usage and Application The real-life implications or uses of the selected crafts. It is used as one of the main melodic instruments for accompaniment of Beijing opera performance and in regional instrumental ensembles. Materials Objects used to create, produce or develop the item Wood, Metal, Horsehair 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 Erhu 二胡 Subject The topic of the resource Chinese music, Sound, Craft Description An account of the resource The erhu is a bowed spike-lute chordophone of the Han Chinese (‘er’ means two; ‘hu’ originally meant ‘barbarian,’ but now ‘fiddle’). Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Wooden 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 Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) Tang Dynasty https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-64/files/original/4457e38cb7a2c3f244b4783a16a1a0ce.jpg 9dfd00a2872f22d55424d5089fb20e1b 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 Wood / Bamboo Description An account of the resource Given that the lower technological requirements and its usefulness, wood and bamboo are the primary raw materials among ancient Chinese people. 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 dizi is made from a straight stalk of bamboo with any internal nodes removed to produce a cylindrical bore. They are made in various lengths. Just above the blowhole the bore is blocked with a cork stopper, leaving only the far end of the flute open. Six fingerholes, nearly equidistantly placed, are drilled into the lower half of the tube; there is no thumbhole on the reverse side. A distinguishing feature of the dizi is the inclusion of a mirlitone--a membranophonic sound modifier consisting of a hole covered with a tissue paper-thin bamboo membrane that vibrates sympathetically when the flute is sounded. This hole is located between the blowhole and the first fingerhole. Vent holes at the far end determine the acoustical length of the flute, and can be used to tie an ornamental tassel to the instrument. Several rings of silk line are tightly wound around the flute and covered with red lacquer to keep the bamboo from splitting. Usage and Application The real-life implications or uses of the selected crafts. In various forms it is used today in many regional and national forms of Chinese music for solo, small ensemble, and orchestra performance. In the north a relatively short dizi referred to as the bangdi is heard in certain forms of village folk and ritual ensembles. Various versions of this flute have been used in regional opera ensembles for centuries. Materials Objects used to create, produce or develop the item Bamboo 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 Dizi 笛子 Subject The topic of the resource Bamboo, Chinese music, Sound Description An account of the resource The dizi is a Chinese transverse flute, a major Chinese musical instrument. 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 Long, Cylindrical Type The nature or genre of the resource Craft Han Dynasty https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-64/files/original/ed1843ecda0be2d6f371e089c9344614.jpg 5ab93c911679c01af0d29f58c581ecce 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 Wood / Bamboo Description An account of the resource Given that the lower technological requirements and its usefulness, wood and bamboo are the primary raw materials among ancient Chinese people. 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. Modern pipas are made out of several types of materials. Their soundboards are made out of wutong wood, their frets and turning pegs are made of ivory, buffalo horns or wood, and their lower frets are made from bamboo. The distinctive pear-shaped body with a short neck of the pipa is made from a solid piece of teak (see the first detail image for the reverse side of the instrument, where the single piece, or monoxyle, construction of the body, neck and pegbox is most evident). Wutong, a soft wood, is used for the soundboard. A side view perspective, as seen in the second detail image, reveals how shallow the hollowed out resonating chamber is on this instrument and how the plane of the strings rides just above the instrument’s many frets. The six peaked fret ledges (xiang) on the instrument's neck are made from a soft stone, while the twenty-five frets (pin) glued to the soundboard itself are made of bamboo strips. Four tuning pegs made from soft stone are laterally mounted onto the arched, back-bending pegbox. The four wire strings of varying gauges that are connected to these pegs pass over a nut at the top end of the fingerboard and are attached at their other end to a string fastener glued to the face of the soundboard that also serves as a bridge. Usage and Application The real-life implications or uses of the selected crafts. Historically, it was at times used as a tool of self-refinement by members of the scholar-literati class and in the solo and ensemble music making of imperial households. But it has also been an instrument of the common people and used for the accompaniment of narrative songs and regional opera, and in amateur instrumental ensembles in many regions of China. Also associated with Buddhism, the pipa is often seen in the hands of angels in Buddhist iconography and incorporated into Buddhist narrative singing. Materials Objects used to create, produce or develop the item Wood, Ivory, Buffalo horn, Bamboo, Stone 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 Pipa 琵琶 Subject The topic of the resource Chinese music, Sound Description An account of the resource The Pipa is a four-stringed Chinese musical instrument, belonging to the plucked category of instruments. Sometimes called the Chinese lute, the instrument has a pear-shaped wooden body with a varying number of frets ranging from 12 to 26. According to Han dynasty sources, the origins of the name “pipa” refer to how the instrument is played. “Pi” meant “to play forward” and “pa” means “to play backward”. However, as no other types of sources reference this etymology; scholars suspect that the instrument more likely originated outside China, and that its name references a foreign language term. Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Han Dynasty (202 BC - 220 AD) Type The nature or genre of the resource Craft Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Wooden texture, Height: 103cm, Width: 32cm Han Dynasty 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/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/e6d95454262fb1151db8cce2ed675bc8.jpg 0f2beb57961909a5f148433c0975d20e 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 Mineral Description An account of the resource Unearthed from the ground, minerals are some raw materials that are widely used. 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 stone was carved during the Qing dynasty from banded jasper. The layers of the stone accumulated naturally over the years, with various shades of hues. The craftsman who carved the stone stained the skin, which resulted in a realistic looking piece of stone with multiple layers appearing like layers of fat and meat. What makes this piece of art so special is that the rock naturally looks like a piece of pork belly, with its layers formed by the accumulation of different impurities. The craftsman who made this took the rich natural resources of the stone and carved it with great precision, even rendering the pores, the wrinkles and dimples on the skin. Usage and Application The real-life implications or uses of the selected crafts. It is part of the collection of the National Palace Museum in Taipei, Taiwan. Although of only moderate importance from the point of view of art history, it is a great popular favourite with visitors and has become famous. Materials Objects used to create, produce or develop the item Stone 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 Meat-shaped Stone 肉形石 Description An account of the resource This mouth-watering chunk of stewed pork belly with a gratuitous layer of fat and glistening sheen is actually a piece of rock—jasper to be exact—that was cleverly carved and dyed to resemble a succulent piece of meat by an anonymous Qing dynasty artist in the 19th-century. Subject The topic of the resource Meat-like object, Stone, Jade Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Qing Dynasty (1644-1911 AD) Relation A related resource Meat Stone Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Rough surface, Layered colours Type The nature or genre of the resource Craft Qing Dynasty https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-64/files/original/b71c7d7354085256840edf22eb9709b7.jpg 97b8b093a82274c348481d1710e51dda 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 Mineral Description An account of the resource Unearthed from the ground, minerals are some raw materials that are widely used. 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 cabbage was carved from a single piece of jadeite taking advantage of its half-white, half-green natural colors. The numerous imperfections in the rock such as cracks and discolored blotches were incorporated into the sculpture and became the veins in the cabbage's stalks and leaves. Usage and Application The real-life implications or uses of the selected crafts. One important reason why carved-jade objects were and still are so highly prized, is because the Chinese believe that jade represents purity, beauty, longevity, and even immortality. In addition, jade carvers valued the stone for its glitter, translucent colors and shades. Materials Objects used to create, produce or develop the item Stone, Mineral 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 Jadeite Cabbage 翠玉白菜 Description An account of the resource Another piece of rock that has been carved into the shape of a Chinese cabbage head. It even has two insects crawling among the leaves. Subject The topic of the resource Mineral, Jade, Vegetable-like objects Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Late Qing Dynasty (1644 AD- 1911 AD) Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Small, Reflective and bright colour, Smooth texture Type The nature or genre of the resource Craft Qing Dynasty https://learning.hku.hk/ccch9051/group-64/files/original/f031ce77597bae49b76e6d1bb7a15aac.jpg a3c441f8373b1179dd6a67a3dcf54abd 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 Fabric Description An account of the resource Fabric, whether it is made by wool, or silk, involves in Chinese people's everyday life. 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. There are no uniform patterns for the cloth tiger and the clever women have created different shaped cloth tigers with different materials and their aesthetic standards. These cloth tigers are wrapped with yellow cloth, sewed by hand, and exaggerated with the original shape of the tiger by shrinking its body and tail and simplifying its lambs. Usage and Application The real-life implications or uses of the selected crafts. The tiger is considered in Chinese culture to have the ability to drive out evil spirits and protect people from disasters so it representing good luck and happiness. Materials Objects used to create, produce or develop the item Cloth, Fabric 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 Cloth Tiger 布老虎 Description An account of the resource The Cloth Tiger, which had been very popular in the ancient times of China, is a cloth-made toy. It is a folk handicraft with strong local color due to its varieties and popularity. Subject The topic of the resource Animal, Toy, Folk culture Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource Unknown Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Colourful, Palm-sized Type The nature or genre of the resource Craft