Li Bai (701-762) was one of the most famous poets of the Tang Dynasty in China. He is not only known as a great poet, he is also known as “Zu Trung Tien” because of his rare wine-loving style. In particular, in his poems, there was once a cup of wine that could not be exhausted no matter how he drank it: “The ladle of the falcon, the cup of the parrot, one hundred five thirty-six thousand days, one day should be inclined three hundred cups.” (Tuong Duong ca). The cup of wine “drinking forever” really exists in history. Photo: Sina Archaeologists have always been very interested in the “parrot cup” or “parrot cup” that Li Bai refers to, but such artifacts have never been excavated. It was not until the discovery of an ancient Jin Dynasty (317 – 420) tomb in 1965 that archaeologists found the strange wine glass described in these poems. Invention ahead of its time In 1965, archaeologists discovered a family tomb in Xiangshan, Nanjing. Based on the stele unearthed, the archaeological team judged that the owner of the tomb belonged to the Vuong family, one of the four largest clans of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. Here, in addition to finding a large number of burial items, which are of great value to the study of family culture and funeral customs of the Wei and Jin dynasties, scientists were also very surprised. when unearthed a large snail shell in the grave . The cup was unearthed. Photo: Sina The appearance of the Anh Vu snail caused a lot of controversy in the professional world, because this was the first time they unearthed a strange artifact. Through research, the experts eventually discovered: It turns out that this is the famous “parrot cup” in history, this cup is originally made from Anh Vu snail shell. Perhaps, the owner of the tomb is also a person with a passion for wine like poet Ly Bach, so he decided to bring this cup to his final resting place. This is the first time people have unearthed a parrot cup, so experts are very interested and want to study why the parrot cup can contain such a large amount of alcohol, because from the outside, this is really a normal Anh Vu snail shell, nothing special. The secret inside To find out the answer to this problem, experts decided to take an X-ray of the cup, it turned out that the image of “300 cup tilting day” in Li Bai’s poetry was not a product of pompous tricks, it’s true. Inside the parrot cup there are lots of naturally created nets that occupy the dense interior of the prison and, all hidden nets are connected by small holes. When the ancients poured wine into the parrot cup, the wine would gradually seep into the net through small holes. In this way, when the ancients poured wine from a parrot cup, the wine inside would not be poured out all at once, but flowed out little by little under the influence of air pressure.In this way, it gives the illusion that the alcohol in it never runs out. Recreate the image inside the parrot cup. Photo: Sina After the experts learned this secret, they felt great admiration for the wisdom of the ancients. The working principle of the parrot cup is very similar to today’s activated carbon, it uses the spatial structure inside the object to achieve the purpose of slowing down the flow. Drinking with a small glass of wine with such a long pouring power is very elegant and rich in emotion, so the parrot cup is always sought after by antique wine lovers. The parrot cup is so popular, but why has it disappeared from history? Experts believe that the cause is due to the main material of the cup – the Anh Vu snail, which has a very small number. This animal lives on the seabed several hundred meters deep in the tropics and subtropics, so it is not easy to find.

Taken in Xiangshan, Zhejiang in April 2021. Xiangshan, under the jurisdiction of Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, is located on the coast of the East my country Sea and the eastern coast of Zhejiang. It is composed of 608 islands and reefs in the eastern part of the Xiangshan Peninsula and the coast. It has rich marine fishery resources and tourism and cultural resources. Xiangshan has a long history. As early as 6,000 years ago, in the Neolithic Age, ancestors lived and thrived here. Fishing has become the fundamental guarantee for the lives of Xiangshan people from generation to generation. Nowadays, with the vigorous development of tourism, Xiangshan is once again at the forefront of the tourism wave. While digging deep into the marine culture and Xiangshan’s local fishing culture, a Chinese Marine Culture Museum with an exhibition area of ​​more than 6000 square meters was officially completed in Xiangshan this year, which will add a powerful cultural needle to Xiangshan tourism. And the fish hook I want to talk about today is displayed here. China Ocean Fishery Cultural Center is located at the intersection of Shipu Yugang South Road and Huolutou Road in Xiangshan County, close to Shipu Port, and the transportation is very convenient. The Fishery Culture Center was originally the largest fish freezing processing plant in Shipu Port: The old factory area of ​​Shipu Yileng is an important landmark building for the entire Xiangshan fishery production and processing. After upgrading and transforming the old buildings, a large number of old relics such as the ice transport bridge and the ice transport tower in the original factory area have been restored and protected, which continues the historical memory of Shipu, and at the same time inherits and promotes the marine fishing culture. The China Ocean Fishery Cultural Center will officially open to the public on April 27, 2021. I am very honored to be able to see the true face of the museum before it opens. Walking into the museum, you can still see all kinds of old equipment in the freezing processing plant area that year. This is the best historical embodiment. At the same time, through scientific and technological means, let it give full play to the waste heat and spread more knowledge about fishery culture. , To fully demonstrate the diversity and richness of marine culture. The entire cultural hall is divided into four floors: the first floor is the ode to the fishing and the sea, which shows visitors the broad fishing culture of the Chinese nation; the second floor is the imprint of the fishing and the sea, which reproduces the hardships of fishing, the life of fishers, and the fish market through technological means The prosperous and delicious seafood; the third floor is the Yuhai Huazhang, which focuses on the intangible cultural heritage of Ningbo; the fourth floor is the imagination of the fishing and the sea, which reflects the extensibility of the cultural center through intangible cultural heritage classrooms, cultural and creative research and development. And the point I want to talk about today is on the first level. On the first floor, you can see many specimens of marine organisms, such as large marine fishes and shell specimens. It is an important place to understand the organisms on the eastern coast of my country. It is especially suitable for bringing children to visit. You can not only learn about many marine life, but also learn the rich marine culture. There is an area on the first floor that highlights the Tashan site representing the history of Xiangshan. In 1988, at the southeast foot of Tashan Mountain in Dancheng, Xiangshan County, the Tashan site was discovered more than 6000 years ago, which made the history of human activities in Xiangshan area from the Spring and Autumn Period and Warring States Period to the Neolithic Age. Many precious cultural relics such as jade, stone and pottery have been unearthed at the Tashan site, which are displayed in the cultural hall. Among them, there is an unearthed fish hook on display in the most eye-catching position. The material is bronze, and the shape is almost the same as that of modern fish hooks. It is simply amazing! It’s eye-opening. The whole hook is about 2 cm high and 1 cm wide. It has a beautiful shape and smooth arc, making it quite delicate. There is a barb on the front end of the hook to prevent the fish from getting out of the hook. There is a small groove on the top of the hook for binding the fishing line. This design and craftsmanship comes from the primitive human period more than 6000 years ago, and it is indeed comparable. Surprise. It can be said that human beings have not made any progress in the design of fish hooks for more than 6000 years. Have the ancients designed fish hooks perfectly?

Taken in Xiangshan, Zhejiang in April 2021. Xiangshan, under the jurisdiction of Ningbo City, Zhejiang Province, is located on the coast of the East my country Sea and the eastern coast of Zhejiang. It is composed of 608 islands and reefs in the eastern part of the Xiangshan Peninsula and the coast. It has rich marine fishery resources and tourism and cultural resources. Xiangshan has a long history. As early as 6,000 years ago, in the Neolithic Age, ancestors lived and thrived here. Fishing has become the fundamental guarantee for the lives of Xiangshan people from generation to generation. Nowadays, with the vigorous development of tourism, Xiangshan is once again at the forefront of the tourism wave. While digging deep into the marine culture and Xiangshan’s local fishing culture, a Chinese Marine Culture Museum with an exhibition area of ​​more than 6000 square meters was officially completed in Xiangshan this year, which will add a powerful cultural needle to Xiangshan tourism. And the fish hook I want to talk about today is displayed here. China Ocean Fishery Cultural Center is located at the intersection of Shipu Yugang South Road and Huolutou Road in Xiangshan County, close to Shipu Port, and the transportation is very convenient. The Fishery Culture Center was originally the largest fish freezing processing plant in Shipu Port: The old factory area of ​​Shipu Yileng is an important landmark building for the entire Xiangshan fishery production and processing. After upgrading and transforming the old buildings, a large number of old relics such as the ice transport bridge and the ice transport tower in the original factory area have been restored and protected, which continues the historical memory of Shipu, and at the same time inherits and promotes the marine fishing culture. The China Ocean Fishery Cultural Center will officially open to the public on April 27, 2021. I am very honored to be able to see the true face of the museum before it opens. Walking into the museum, you can still see all kinds of old equipment in the freezing processing plant area that year. This is the best historical embodiment. At the same time, through scientific and technological means, let it give full play to the waste heat and spread more knowledge about fishery culture. , To fully demonstrate the diversity and richness of marine culture. The entire cultural hall is divided into four floors: the first floor is the ode to the fishing and the sea, which shows visitors the broad fishing culture of the Chinese nation; the second floor is the imprint of the fishing and the sea, which reproduces the hardships of fishing, the life of fishers, and the fish market through technological means The prosperous and delicious seafood; the third floor is the Yuhai Huazhang, which focuses on the intangible cultural heritage of Ningbo; the fourth floor is the imagination of the fishing and the sea, which reflects the extensibility of the cultural center through intangible cultural heritage classrooms, cultural and creative research and development. And the point I want to talk about today is on the first level. On the first floor, you can see many specimens of marine organisms, such as large marine fishes and shell specimens. It is an important place to understand the organisms on the eastern coast of my country. It is especially suitable for bringing children to visit. You can not only learn about many marine life, but also learn the rich marine culture. There is an area on the first floor that highlights the Tashan site representing the history of Xiangshan. In 1988, at the southeast foot of Tashan Mountain in Dancheng County, Xiangshan County, the Tashan site was discovered more than 6000 years ago, which made the history of human activities in Xiangshan area from the Spring and Autumn and Warring States period to the Neolithic era. Many precious cultural relics such as jade, stone and pottery have been unearthed at the Tashan site, which are displayed in the cultural hall. Among them, there is an unearthed fish hook on display in the most eye-catching position. The material is bronze, and the shape is almost the same as that of modern fish hooks. It is simply amazing! It’s eye-opening. The whole hook is about 2 cm high and 1 cm wide. It has a beautiful shape and smooth arc, making it quite delicate. There is a barb on the front end of the hook to prevent the fish from getting out of the hook. There is a small groove on the top of the hook for binding the fishing line. This design and craftsmanship comes from the primitive human period more than 6000 years ago, and it is indeed comparable. Surprise. It can be said that human beings have not made any progress in the design of fish hooks for more than 6000 years. Have the ancients designed fish hooks perfectly?