大理国时期出土塔模初探

Preliminary Analysis of the Pagoda Models Unearthed in Dali Kingdom

大理国时期出土塔模可分为密檐式、单层楼阁式、覆钵式和异形四种类型,这些塔模大部分应来源于中原地区,也有部分来源于东南亚、南亚地区,反映了大理国时期与周边地区密切的文化交流。部分塔模在舍利瘗埋、迎请供奉过程中充当舍利容器,而更多的塔模则应作为舍利瘗埋时的供养物,同时很可能也被作为供奉的对象。这些特征与中原地区相一致,体现了大理国上层对中原文化的吸收与接纳。

The pagoda models of Dali Kingdom unearthed can be divided into four types,which including tight tiles style,single storey pavilion style,covering bowl style and special-shaped style.Most of the pagoda models may come from the Central Plains,some from Southeast Asia and South Asia,which reflects the close cultural communication be-tween Dali and its surrounding areas.Some pagoda models serve as sacrificial vessels in the process of Sarira burial,welcome and worship,while more pagoda models should be used as the objects of sacrifice and be the object of worship in the meantime.These characteristics are consistent with the Central Plains area,reflecting the absorption and acceptance of the Central Plains culture by the upper class of Dali Kingdom.