According to modern Chinese language dictionaries, the term 锔子/jū zi refers to an instrument, usually fashioned from copper, iron, or another material, fitted with hooks at both ends and intended to join or consolidate cracks in an object (漢典 2016).
According to various sources dating back to the Tang (618–907) and Song (960–1279) dynasties, 锔子 made of iron (范摅 618) (韦居安 1271-1368) were commonly referred to as 钉绞/dīng jiǎo. Historically, these 钉绞 were widely employed in many fields:
– Construction engineering, to reinforce, connect, or repair the structure of buildings (王文涛 2012).
– Funeral practices, for assembling coffins (沈阳市文物考古研究所 2008).
– Shipbuilding and ship repair, for the manufacture and maintenance of ships (中国科学院自然科学史研究所 & 中国科学院传统工艺与文物科技研究中心 2013).
During the Northern Song dynasty (960–1127), there were workshops specializing in the production of 钉绞, whose clientele came primarily from major worksites, such as shipbuilding or infrastructure construction (漆侠, 1999). By contrast, the钉绞, intended for the repair of everyday objects—ceramics, iron pots, etc.—were generally shaped by hand by repair craftsmen, who adapted shapes and sizes to each piece in order to meet the specific requirements of the project.
Selon les dictionnaires de la langue chinoise moderne, le terme 锔子/jū zi désigne un instrument, généralement façonné en cuivre, fer, ou un autre matériau, muni de crochets aux deux extrémités et destiné à joindre ou consolider les fissures d’un objet (漢典 2016).
D’après diverses sources remontant aux dynasties Tang (618–907) et Song (960–1279), on nommait couramment 钉绞/dīng jiǎo les 锔子 fabriqués en fer (范摅 618) (韦居安 1271–1368). Historiquement, ces 钉绞furent largement employés dans de nombreux domaines:
Sous la dynastie Song du Nord (960–1127) existaient des ateliers spécialisés dans la production de钉绞, dont la clientèle principale se composait des grands chantiers, tels que la construction navale ou la réalisation d’infrastructures majeures (漆侠 1999). En revanche, les钉绞, destinés à la réparation d’objets du quotidien—céramiques, marmites en fer, etc.—étaient généralement façonnés à la main par des artisans réparateurs, qui adaptaient formes et dimensions à chaque pièce, afin de répondre aux exigences propres de chaque restauration.
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