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What is the golden seal of the cultural relics unearthed from the tomb of Nanyue King in the Western Han Dynasty?

There is a golden seal of a dragon button on the cultural relic "Wendy Xing Xi" unearthed from the tomb of Nanyue King in the Western Han Dynasty.

The importance of Emperor Wen's seal is that it is the key material evidence to prove the identity of the tomb owner. It is through the words "Wen Di carries the seal" in the golden seal that archaeologists know that the owner of the tomb is Zhao _, the second generation king of South Vietnam. He is the grandson of Zhao Tuo, the founding monarch of South Vietnam, and calls himself Emperor Wendi of South Vietnam.

Characteristics of "Wen Di Xing Xi" Dragon Button Gold Seal

The gold seal of "Wen Di Xing Xi" in the Museum of Nanyue King in the Western Han Dynasty was unearthed in Nanyue King's tomb. Archaeologists found it on the chest of the tomb owner Zhao _. The gold seal is engraved with the words "Wendy Xing Xi", which is vigorous and powerful. The button of the golden seal is a Youlong, which is coiled into an "S" shape, and the faucet extends to a corner. The scales and claws of the dragon are all cast and chiseled, and the ridge of the dragon's waist can be used to pierce the seal belt. According to the position of the printing plate determined by the electronic probe, the gold content of the seal is about 98%.