Excavating an ancient tomb, experts found a tiny item, unexpectedly worth more than 3,200 billion

In 1954, archaeologists accidentally discovered an ancient tomb dating back to the Ming Dynasty on Mount Wufeng in Jiangsu Province, China. After examining it, they found that it was a mixed burial tomb. However, the surprising thing was that inside the tomb, archaeologists found the remains of a man and four women instead of just two.

According to the stele in the ancient tomb, the owner of the tomb was Truong An Van, a doctor of the Ming Dynasty. The four women buried in the ancient tomb were his first wife and concubines.

Traditionally, the husband would be buried with his wife, and if he had concubines, they would be buried elsewhere. However, in Zhang Anwen’s tomb, his first wife was buried with her concubines. It seems that when they were alive, they lived together in harmony.

Excavating an ancient tomb, experts found a tiny item, unexpectedly worth more than 3,200 billion - 1 — Archaeologists found an ancient tomb containing the remains of a man and four women. (Photo: Sohu)

During the excavation, the experts did not find any outstanding burial objects. However, they discovered a very special item on the head of a concubine. It was a hairpin decorated with a golden cicada resting on a jade leaf. This is called the “golden cicada jade leaf” hairpin.

Although these ornaments are very small in size, they are crafted with great skill. The cicada is very lifelike, even the patterns on its wings are detailed and clear. The leaf is made from Yang chi white jade, a type of jade considered to be of the highest quality. The leaf is also meticulously carved with each line on the stem. The level of sophistication surprised experts because of the ancient crafting techniques.

It can be said that this hairpin is a rare treasure. According to experts, the value of this “golden cicada jade leaf” hairpin is up to 900 million NT (more than 3,200 billion VND). Currently, the hairpin is on display at the Nanjing Museum.

Excavating an ancient tomb, experts found a tiny item, unexpectedly worth more than 3,200 billion - 2 — The cicada-shaped brooch and decorative leaf are worth more than 3,200 billion VND. (Photo: Sohu)

They also said that this hairpin not only has great value but also has a very high historical research value. This jade leaf cicada hairpin has a very good meaning in feng shui. It is the "cicada shedding its shell", meaning that when the cicada reaches adulthood, it will crawl out from the ground, break its shell and transform into a cicada. In ancient times, cicadas symbolized the end and the beginning of a new phase.

The jade leaf cicada hairpin placed on the concubine's head also means that its owner wishes for his woman to be reborn soon. This also shows that Truong An Van's love for his concubine is very great.

Quoc Thai (Source: Sohu)

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