The Cẩm Y Vệ was a special class that emerged during the Ming Dynasty, responsible for carrying out the emperor’s orders and ensuring the safety of the imperial palace. In addition, they played a significant role in studying the history of the Ming Dynasty. In modern archaeology, the tombs of the Cẩm Y Vệ have also attracted considerable attention.
Image of Cẩm Y Vệ from the Ming Dynasty in film.
The special tomb of the Cẩm Y Vệ was discovered by workers at a university in Nanjing. Immediately after the workers reported the discovery of traces of an ancient tomb, experts quickly arrived at the site and began excavation.
Excavation being conducted by experts. (Photo: 163.com).
Image of a green-glazed plum wine jar buried deep in the mud. (Photo: 163.com).
The identity of the tomb was confirmed through the remaining inscriptions. This was a commander of the Cẩm Y Vệ during the Ming Dynasty. However, the tomb had been robbed early on, and the remains of this Cẩm Y Vệ commander were no longer intact.
After much effort, the only artifact found by the archaeologists was a plum wine jar.
According to initial speculation from the archaeologists, this jar may have been inadvertently left behind by the thieves. The green light emanating from the jar resembled the plum wine jars commonly seen today.
What truly surprised everyone occurred when the jar was cleaned. Experts confirmed that this was not an ordinary jar; it was coated with a very precious green glaze that had never been seen in any pottery museum. Its value could reach up to 100 million yuan.
This plum wine jar is valued at up to 100 million yuan. (Photo: 163.com).
This discovery highlights the development of the ceramics industry in ancient Chinese society. The excavation of a green-glazed plum wine jar holds significant historical importance, affirming the ancient civilization and cultural values that have existed for a long time.
