Shocked! Let's take a look at the traditional tombstones in Sichuan

A tombstone is a monument erected to cherish the memory of the deceased. On the one hand, it represents the sign that the deceased once existed, and on the other hand, the shape of the tombstone also represents the common local funeral customs and civilization.traditional tombstoneThe shape of the stele square is comparable to a mansion. The carvings on the stele are rich in content and have the same shape, which reflects the local common tombstone civilization and funeral customs. Let's appreciate the traditional tombstone shapes of the four Sichuans below:

The shape of the traditional tombstone in Sichuan is used in the tombstone square in the Qing Dynasty. It is similar to the shape of the archway. The primary structure is the central monument square. The monument square is divided into upper and lower 2 floors and 3 bays. , The shape of such a tomb reflects the unique local characteristics of Sichuan. Now, the tombstone workshop of Li's tomb in Heimashan in Sichuan is the representative of the local tomb workshop in Qing Dynasty. Sichuan folk tombstone decoration, tomb sacrificial custom, funeral concept.

With the development of the times, the traditional tombstones in the shape of Beifang have continued in some places, and have become the unique tombstone shape in Sichuan. It is a kind of auspicious civilization in the funeral. The carving process of the monument is mainly relief carving, round carving, line carving, openwork, etc. The main carving contents on the front are: the relief shape of the top of the monument is generally dominated by flowers and plants, and the center of the ridge of the archway is carved. The dragon and phoenix are in relief on the top, and the heads of the dragon and the phoenix are entwined with the body in the opposite direction. The lower part of the monument usually has 8 immortals crossing the sea in relief carvings, as well as relief carvings on dragon columns, as well as carvings of the characters for blessing and longevity. , auspicious cloud line carving, stone lion round carving, etc., such a relief sculpture is particularly huge.

Generally, the carving patterns on the front and back of the monument are different, the carving content on the front is more complicated, and the back is relatively simple.

Stone manufacturing and process of Beifang

The stele stone is mainly made of granite. The granite has high hardness and anti-oxidation. The stele is built outdoors. The granite is not easy to be weathered and deteriorated. The common granite for stele is: G654 sesame black, G603 sesame White, sesame gray, Shanxi black, Indian red, British brown, white marble, etc. Different types of stone are used, and the cost of making tombstones is also different. Domestic stones are relatively cheap. Except for Shanxi black, imported stones are more expensive. Because the shape of the stele square is relatively huge, and the materials used are relatively large, so creating a stele square can be called a luxury tombstone.

The stele square has a messy shape and is composed of multiple pieces of stone. During the Ming and Qing Dynasties, the manufacture of the stele square was gradually built by craftsmen with skills and experience. When it comes to manufacturing, the planning drawing will be drawn first, and then the factory will place an order for production according to the planning drawing. In this way, the manufacturing process is precise, the shape and size are controlled in place, and the stone will not be wasted and the output will be increased!

Each monument contains rich inner and symbolic meanings, and these inner and symbols are mainly expressed by various patterns and patterns carved on the monument. , exaggerated, romantic, free carving method, simple and simple figures, animals, plant shapes. These shapes reflect the common people's aesthetic concept and the pursuit of an ideal day, which is an intuitive expression of customs and habits, inheriting the Regional aesthetic civilization.

The carving and decoration of the traditional stele in Sichuan is rich in content, precise in the carving process, and has the atmosphere of the local simple life, which is in line with the aesthetic thinking of the local people in Sichuan. Come, such a monumental square is magnificent in shape and can be called a mansion.