Bronze plated Yongniu Qiaokou Bo Bell

“Copper plated Yongniu Qiaokou Bo Bell”; The bronze plated Yongniu Qiaokou Bo Bell – Southern Lvlvlv Law, with a total height of 56 centimeters and a transverse diameter of 5.6 centimeters, was built in the 26th year of Qianlong’s reign with a transverse diameter of 26.5 centimeters
The Bo bell is made of bronze and gold plated, flat on the bridge entrance, in the shape of a folded tile, and has been made of a chime shaped bell since the pre Qin period. Unlike the chime bells, the Bo bell system is characterized by a “special suspension”, in which a circular Bo bell is hung on a single set of frames. The frame of the bell is called the “event”, which refers to the crossbeam and the “event” refers to the column, all painted with gold paint. The event is carved with a dragon head and a golden phoenix planted on it. Both the phoenix and the dragon head are decorated with multicolored tassels. The leaf plate is carved with a pattern of two dragons playing with beads, and the left and right wings are inherited by multicolored lions. Each set of Bo bells has twelve circles, corresponding to the twelve rhythms and the twelve months of the year (the leap month is bounded by the intersection, the rhythm of the previous month is used at the front of the intersection, and the rhythm of the next month is used after the intersection). The pitch is adjusted according to the size of the bell, and the larger the bell, the lower the pronunciation. According to tradition, the lunar calendar where the Winter Solstice Festival is held uses the yellow bell law in November, the Da Lu law in December, the Tai cluster law in the first month, the clip bell law in February, and so on. The corresponding bell law is used until October. When making music, before singing a lyric, first hit the Bo bell to announce its sound; When the song is finished, hit a special chime to collect its rhyme, which is what Mencius calls “golden sound and jade vibration.”
Bo bells were important instruments for imperial music in various dynasties. The Ming Dynasty, established by Zhu Yuanzhang in Nanjing, did not produce Bo bells, but they were later lost. In the early Qing Dynasty, they were still in use. The Kangxi Dynasty compiled the “Law, Lv, Justice,” only citing documents to record Bo bells on paper. In the 24th year of Qianlong’s reign (1759), eleven ancient bells were unearthed in Linjiang Prefecture, Jiangxi Province (now Qingjiang County, Jiangxi Province), and were presented as auspicious objects to Beijing. Emperor Qianlong personally identified them as the pre Qin Bo bells. At this time, it coincided with a significant victory in the war to quell the rebellion in the Junggar region. Following the tradition of “making music through success” in the three generations, in 1761, a new Bo bell was made in imitation of the ancient bell shape, and the bell inscription was written by himself. In succession, Bo bells and special chimes were added to various temples and palaces that used Zhongshao music. As the traditional “palace hanging” and “sound of gold and stone”, the bells and special chimes of the Bo dynasty are special ceremonial and musical instruments used in the Qing and Shao palaces, and are symbols of the supreme status of heaven and earth as gods and empresses. Among them, the Yellow Bell Rhythm was used exclusively for the Three Great Festivals of the Emperor. According to the meaning of the “Book of Rites”, which states that “the day of the Emperor is also the day of the Emperor, and the month after the Emperor is also the month after the Emperor, and the month after the Emperor is the right place”, the Southern Lv Rhythm was selected for the celebration ceremony of the Three Great Festivals of the Empress Dowager
Explanation of the inscription on the bell made by Emperor Qianlong:
Since ancient times, achievements have been made and music has been made. Distinguish objects from each other and cast this bell Bo
Emperor Zu Zhengyin, Zhonghe Dabei. “Ju alone is a legacy, or a profound meaning.”
Achieve the end of the Western Journey, and Rui goes out of the Xijiang River. Examining the image maker, Xiehe Wanbang
With a special suspension, use the first rhythm. The chime bells continue to play, and the Xiao Shao becomes nine
Broad horizontal Luan dance requires proficiency in examinations. Obey the former Constitution carefully and dare to increase or decrease
Propagate yang to guide yin, and establish an even outflow rate. The root of all things is the power of a hundred kings
Yi Yu is a child, and Meng Ye is very happy. “Relying on the firmament of heaven, one can only observe the time of the hour.”
Fan Shizhi has known for many years that the new has flourished. “Without overflowing words, be cautious and respectful.”
Made by Emperor Qianlong

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