宝鸡凉泉汉墓出土玉人分析

Analysis of the Jade Human Figurines from a Han Tomb at Liangquan in Baoji

本文从宝鸡市凉泉村汉墓所处地理位置、汉代统治者的行为、地域性设畤祭祀习俗等方面,对墓地出土玉人的原因进行了初步分析,认为其原属秦汉时期的祭祀礼器,所代表的真实身份并非普通人牺、人殉,应是具有沟通人、神能力的巫师。

The article attempts to explain the religious and social background of the jade burton figurines from a Han tomb at Liangquan in Baoji based upon the geology of the cemetery, contemporary rulership of upper class, and regional tradition of sacrificial practices. The authors propose that the figurines might serve as sacrificial and ritual paraphernalia during the Qin and Han periods. Furthermore, the owner should be a diviner who was able to communicate with heaven and spirit instead of a commaoner.