唐时期瓦作新识——渤海上京筒瓦和兽头之启示

渤海文化与唐文化的关系是一个很富吸引力的学术问题。长期以来,不少中外学者致力于这方面的探讨。这个问题先是在历史学界提出,然后考古学界,影响到建筑史界。这篇文章以上京筒瓦和兽头为纵线,从横的角度把渤海瓦和唐瓦联系起来以比较研究的方式介入讨论。

Shangjing was the capital of the Bohai Kingdom(698—926)in northeastern China.This study is interested in roof tiles excavated at Shangjing where the tiles follow the general range of types familiar in Tang-dynasty China(618—907).But,a type of eaves-cover tiles and a type of animal heads are distinctive and uncommon in the Tang.The primary objective of this research is to engage with the following questions:What was the purpose of the eave-cover tiles and animal heads?Where were they positioned on roofs?This study aims to recognize their functions,to trace their origins and connections,and to interpret coherently on these issues.