The basic introduction of Datong copper hotpot
Datong's bronze utensils have a long history and exquisite craftsmanship. As early as the Northern Wei Dynasty, they enjoyed a great reputation. Since the Tang and Song dynasties, copper utensils from Datong have been selling well throughout the country. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, copper casting, copper making and other handicrafts in Datong were already quite prosperous. At that time, there were dozens of copper making workshops in Zhonglou Yuanxiang Street, all of which were passed down from generation to generation, hence the name "Copper Craftsman Street"
What are the product features of Datong Copper Hot PotThe design structure of Datong copper hotpot is reasonable, consisting of six parts: chassis, pot body, fire seat, copper cover, fire tube, and small cover. The production process includes seven steps: molding, casting, welding, tin plating, chiseling, polishing, and assembly. On the chassis, pot body, pot lid, and small lid, there are engraved patterns such as "Dragon and Phoenix Bringing Auspiciousness", "Magpies Climbing Plum Blossoms", "Eight Immortals Crossing the Sea", "Flowers, Birds, Mountains and Waters", etc. Due to its beautiful appearance, exquisite craftsmanship, wide variety, durability, and strong ethnic and local characteristics, it is deeply loved by customers. People not only appreciate its practical value, but also its artistic appreciation valueHow did the history of Datong copper hotpot come aboutThere was a coppersmith named Sun Wei who made a pair of hoofed copper root armor specifically for Genghis Khan. He was not only highly praised, but also appointed as the general manager of the coppersmith shop. During the Ming and Qing dynasties, the copper industry in Datong was still very prosperous, and the proverb "go to Mount Wutai to worship Buddha, and buy copper by passing Datong" was also widely spread among the people. At the beginning of the liberation, there were still coppersmith shops on both sides of Datong Courtyard Lane, known as Tongjiang Street. Therefore, it can be said that the production of copperware in Datong has been thriving for a long timeThe production method of Datong copper hotpot
Although Datong copper craftsmanship was formed very early, the recorded history is only over a hundred years. Due to its location in the northern part of the Great Wall, Datong has been plagued by frequent wars since ancient times. The craft of copper hotpot is mainly passed down orally by the Han people, and there is still no conclusive historical record of the style, process, and method of hotpot