First scientific research to trace the origins of Qin clay sealings
Abstract Clay sealing represents the key physical example of the document sealing system of the Qin dynasty in ancient China. However, only the inscriptions and aesthetic values of clay sealings have been discussed until now, and the relevant sources have not been traced from the perspective of scie...
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| description | Abstract Clay sealing represents the key physical example of the document sealing system of the Qin dynasty in ancient China. However, only the inscriptions and aesthetic values of clay sealings have been discussed until now, and the relevant sources have not been traced from the perspective of scientific analysis. A total of 81 clay sealings unearthed in Xi’an were studied via ultra-depth field microscopy, petrographic microstructure analysis and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. The relevant methods of tracing and making clay samples are discussed based on the results of the literature investigation and elemental analysis. The composition, technology and spatial links between different clay sealings collected from all over the country show that highly organized sealing materials and systematic processes are important parts of the establishment of unified China. They also provide detailed and effective scientific information that is useful for the future preservation of clay sealings protection and further archaeological research. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-fe8d6954c4824210bfd68e27292e74092025-08-20T01:57:19ZengSpringerOpenHeritage Science2050-74452024-12-0112111310.1186/s40494-024-01524-7First scientific research to trace the origins of Qin clay sealingsHouze Guo0Lu Yang1China-Central Asia “Belt and Road” Joint Laboratory On Human and Environment Research; Key Laboratory of Cultural Heritage Research and Conservation; School of Cultural Heritage, Northwest UniversityChina-Central Asia “Belt and Road” Joint Laboratory On Human and Environment Research; Key Laboratory of Cultural Heritage Research and Conservation; School of Cultural Heritage, Northwest UniversityAbstract Clay sealing represents the key physical example of the document sealing system of the Qin dynasty in ancient China. However, only the inscriptions and aesthetic values of clay sealings have been discussed until now, and the relevant sources have not been traced from the perspective of scientific analysis. A total of 81 clay sealings unearthed in Xi’an were studied via ultra-depth field microscopy, petrographic microstructure analysis and X-ray fluorescence spectroscopy. The relevant methods of tracing and making clay samples are discussed based on the results of the literature investigation and elemental analysis. The composition, technology and spatial links between different clay sealings collected from all over the country show that highly organized sealing materials and systematic processes are important parts of the establishment of unified China. They also provide detailed and effective scientific information that is useful for the future preservation of clay sealings protection and further archaeological research.https://doi.org/10.1186/s40494-024-01524-7Clay sealings in Qin dynastyMineralogical and geochemical analysisCraftsmanshipCentralization |
| spellingShingle | Houze Guo Lu Yang First scientific research to trace the origins of Qin clay sealings Heritage Science Clay sealings in Qin dynasty Mineralogical and geochemical analysis Craftsmanship Centralization |
| title | First scientific research to trace the origins of Qin clay sealings |
| title_full | First scientific research to trace the origins of Qin clay sealings |
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| title_short | First scientific research to trace the origins of Qin clay sealings |
| title_sort | first scientific research to trace the origins of qin clay sealings |
| topic | Clay sealings in Qin dynasty Mineralogical and geochemical analysis Craftsmanship Centralization |
| url | https://doi.org/10.1186/s40494-024-01524-7 |
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