元明时期安南贡物“代身金人”及其政治寓意考析

Annam's tribute “Golden Figure” and Its Political Implication during the Yuan and Ming Dynasties

元明时期,安南曾向中国贡送过一种特殊的物品———"代身金人"。通过梳理安南贡送"代身金人"的史事可知,从元世祖至元二十五年(1288)至明神宗万历二十五年(1597),安南计向中国贡送"代身金人"8次。"代身金人"作为安南统治者物化的政治代表,在维系、修复元明时期的中越宗藩关系过程中作用非凡,它所赋予藩属国应有的恭顺、臣服等政治寓意,远胜于其作为贡品物的属性。

During the Yuan-Ming periods,Annam paid a special tribute--“golden figure”to the central government of China. By inspect the history of tribute activities by Annam, from the 25th year of Zhiyuan period of Yuan Dynasty to the 25th year of Wanli of Ming Dynasty, Annam had sent “golden figure” as a tribute 8 time. The“golden figure”played an important role in maintaining and repairing the Suzerain-vassal relationship between China and Annam. Its political implications of deference and submission go far beyond its material meaning as a mere tribute.