中國是一個(gè)很重視佛教的國家，宗教活動(dòng)不僅僅是民間的生活不可或缺的一部分，同時(shí)也是皇家統(tǒng)治國家或者內(nèi)安民心的利器。當(dāng)然皇家對于宗教的信仰和使用方式會(huì)更注重儀式感和權(quán)威性，更加的嚴(yán)格遵守和對待宗教的一些規(guī)章制度，這樣就將佛教推上了另一個(gè)高度，那么佛教的法器、禮器也當(dāng)然有舉足輕重的地位。宣德爐就是典型代表。

 China is a country that attaches great importance to Buddhism. Religious activities are not only an indispensable part of folk life, but also a sharp weapon for the imperial rule of the country or the internal peace of the people. Of course, the Royal Faith and the way of using religion will pay more attention to the sense of ritual and authority, more strictly abide by and treat some rules and regulations of religion, thus pushing Buddhism to another high level, so Buddhist instruments and rituals will certainly play a decisive role. Xuande furnace is a typical representative.

宣德爐

Xuande incense burner

重(W)：289.6g口徑(CAL)：46mm高(H)：102mm

編號(hào)(NO.)：ZLFWPM(DB)2019-3005

風(fēng)磨銅(黃銅）鑄成的銅器。開了后世銅爐的先河，在很長的一段歷史中，宣德爐成為銅香爐的通稱。

Xuande stove is a copper incense stove designed and manufactured by Zhu Zhanji of Xuanzong of Ming Dynasty in Xuande of Daming for three years. Xuande Furnace is the first bronze castings made by wind milled copper (brass) in Chinese history. Opened the pioneer of copper stove in later generations, in a long period of history, Xuande stove became the general name of copper incense stove.

質(zhì)地瑩潤。紅珊瑚寶石在東方佛典中亦被列為七寶之一，自古即被視為富貴祥瑞之物，可見裝飾之富貴華麗。

This collection is small and exquisite, straight mouth, neck, shoulder folding, arc under the abdomen, lotus high round feet, feet slightly skimmed. Bronze hollow Golden Toad cover, implies "recruit wealth into treasure". The abdomen is inlaid with red coral gemstones. The color is pleasant and the texture is lustrous. Red coral gemstones are also listed as one of the seven treasures in the Eastern Buddhist scriptures. Since ancient times, they have been regarded as rich and auspicious objects, which shows the richness and magnificence of decoration.

兩側(cè)附有飛龍耳，龍形兇猛，造型奇特。前后附有獅子，工藝高超，十分霸氣。獅子為吉祥神獸，它是智慧和力量的化身，有吉祥、繁榮、生生不息的寓意，象征地位、權(quán)威、尊嚴(yán)、平安。底刻“足銅”二字楷書款。

On both sides, there are flying dragons with ferocious dragon shape and peculiar shape. There are lions in front and back. They are superb in craftsmanship and very domineering. The lion is an auspicious animal. It is the embodiment of wisdom and strength. It has the meaning of auspiciousness, prosperity and endless life. It symbolizes status, authority, dignity and peace. Inscribed "foot copper" two-character regular script paragraph.

藏品造型特異，圖案莊重，威武霸氣，氣勢逼人。腹部寶石色澤亮麗，富貴祥瑞。制作小巧精美，品相極美，莊重而華麗，雅致穩(wěn)重，擺放案頭，文雅氣息頓增。具有極高的觀賞價(jià)值和藝術(shù)價(jià)值，是一件罕見的珍品。

The collection is unique in shape, solemn in design, powerful and powerful, and imposing in momentum. Abdominal jewels are bright in color, rich and auspicious. Small and exquisite production, beautiful appearance, solemn and gorgeous, elegant and steady, put on the desk, elegant atmosphere suddenly increased. It has very high ornamental value and artistic value, and is a rare treasure.

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