<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（十九）</b></p><p class="ql-block" style="text-align:center;">哈图｜整理</p> <p class="ql-block" style="text-align:center;"><b>019</b></p><p class="ql-block" style="text-align:center;"><b>A BROWN JADE WATER BUFFALO</b></p><p class="ql-block" style="text-align:center;"><b>商 玉牛</b></p><p class="ql-block" style="text-align:center;">Shang Dynasty Width 7.8 cm.</p> <p class="ql-block"> 這件水牛玉雕採用圓雕技法精細刻製，呈現臥伏姿態，四肢收於身下，營造出穩定而安然的氣息。其厚實的頭部刻畫細腻，雙眼圓睜，神態警覺卻沉靜，展現出內斂的生命力。鼻部以深刻且弧形的線條勾勒，不僅強化其立體體積感，也增添裝飾性的表現效果。上揚的雙角飾以優雅的卷雲紋樣，賦予整體象徵性的文化意涵。口部貫穿一孔，顯示此器可能用於懸掛，或作為隨身佩飾與護身性質的器物。</p><p class="ql-block"> 此件玉獸造型體現商代工藝的重要創新，展現成熟的雕刻技術與深層的象徵思維。角部裝飾與眼部表現手法，與商代青銅器上的紋飾語彙相呼應，將作品與祭祀及禮儀性場域相連結，透過抽象化的動物形象傳達文化意涵。作品在自然寫實的解剖結構與程式化裝飾之間取得平衡，呈現出高度成熟的藝術整合能力。穿孔設計亦突顯其實用性的儀式功能，使其不僅為身份象徵的展示物，更可能承載護佑或祭儀相關的用途。</p> <p class="ql-block"> The water buffalo is intricately carved in the round, depicted in a recumbent posture with legs tucked beneath its body, evoking stability and serenity. Its substantial head features meticulous detailing, including wide, open eyes that convey an alert yet poised demeanor. Deeply incised, curving lines delineate the nose, accentuating both its volumetric form and ornamental character. The upward- curving horns bear elegant scroll motifs, infusing the piece with symbolic resonance. A perforation through the mouth suggests it was designed for suspension, likely serving as a personal ornament or apoptotic talisman.</p><p class="ql-block"> This jade animal figure exemplifies a key innovation in Shang dynasty craftsmanship, showcasing advanced carving techniques and profound symbolic intent. The stylized horn decoration and eye treatment echo motifs from Shang bronze vessels, linking the work to ritual and ceremonial contexts through abstracted animal forms. By blending naturalistic anatomy with stylized embellishments, the sculpture achieves a sophisticated equilibrium between empirical observation and emblematic design. The suspension hole underscores its practical ritual function-beyond mere display tied to status display or protective rites.</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>