<p class="ql-block">编辑：旭东 顺喜 铭台 刊发：旭东</p> <p class="ql-block" style="text-align:center;"><b style="font-size:20px;">首先致谢</b></p><p class="ql-block" style="text-align:center;"><b>梅英明先生 Jeffrey May</b></p><p class="ql-block" style="text-align:center;">美国芝加哥亚洲艺术遗产博物馆创始人</p><p class="ql-block" style="text-align:center;"><b>汪涛 博士 Dr. Tao Wang</b></p><p class="ql-block" style="text-align:center;">芝加哥艺术博物馆亚洲拓展事务执行总裁</p><p class="ql-block" style="text-align:center;">亚洲艺术部普利兹克专席主任</p><p class="ql-block" style="text-align:center;">中国艺术总策展人</p> <p class="ql-block" style="text-align:center;"><b>芝加哥亚洲艺术遗产博物馆</b></p><p class="ql-block" style="text-align:center;"><b>经典藏品（十一）</b></p><p class="ql-block" style="text-align:center;">哈图｜整理</p> <p class="ql-block" style="text-align:center;"><b>011</b></p><p class="ql-block" style="text-align:center;"><b style="font-size:15px;">A RARE AND LARGE YELLOWISH-CELADON </b></p><p class="ql-block" style="text-align:center;"><b style="font-size:15px;">JADECRANE-SHAPED HANDLE</b></p><p class="ql-block" style="text-align:center;"><b>新石器時代/紅山文化 玉鶴杖首</b></p><p class="ql-block" style="text-align:center;">Neolithic Period / Hongshan Culture</p><p class="ql-block" style="text-align:center;">Length 14.6 cm.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 此件鶴形杖以溫潤玉質雕琢而成，線條流暢，造型簡潔而富神韻，展現出古人對自然與精神世界的深刻理解。鶴，自古被視為祥瑞之鳥，象徵長壽、高潔與吉祥，亦為品德高尚之士的化身。其昂首之姿，寓意志向高遠;其靜謐之態，象徵內心澄明。</p><p class="ql-block"> 在傳統文化中，鶴更常被稱為「仙鶴」，寄託人們對長生與安寧的響往。將鶴形融入杖首，不僅具實用功能，更承載祝福與身份象徵，往往為高階人士或長者所持，彰顯其地位與品味。此類器物兼具藝術價值與文化意涵，是禮制與審美交融的體現。</p><p class="ql-block"> 整體而言，鶴形杖不僅是一件精緻的工藝品，更是一種精神象徵，傳遞著對和平、尊貴與美好人生的祝願，歷久彌新，意蘊深遠。</p> <p class="ql-block"> This crane-shaped staff is carved from warm, lustrous jade, with smooth, flowing lines and a refined, understated form that conveys both elegance and spirit. It reflects the ancient appreciation for nature and the spiritual world. In Chinese tradition, the crane has long been regarded as an auspicious bird, symbolizing longevity, purity, and good fortune, as well as embodying the virtues of noble and upright individuals. Its raised head suggests lofty aspirations, while its tranquil posture represents inner clarity. </p><p class="ql-block"> In traditional culture, the crane is often called the "immortal crane," expressing a timeless longing for longevity and peace. Incorporating the crane form into the head of a staff not only serves a practical purpose but also carries symbolic blessings and social significance. Such objects were often associated with elders or individuals of high status, highlighting their dignity and refined taste.</p><p class="ql-block"> Overall, the crane-shaped staff is not merely an exquisite work of craftsmanship, but also a powerful cultural symbol - conveying wishes for peace, nobility, and a life of harmony and fulfllment, with enduring meaning across time.</p> <p class="ql-block" style="text-align:center;"><b>文献源于：芝加哥亚洲艺术遗产博物馆</b></p><p class="ql-block" style="text-align:center;"><b>《鸟兽与礼器》</b></p>