The Wo Long Fallen Dynasty was one of the most powerful dynasties in Chinese history, lasting from the 3rd century BC to the 2nd century BC. They were known for their exquisite craftsmanship and for their use of a unique artifact: the golden cicada shell. This shell was considered to be a symbol of power and wealth and was used to decorate various items, including crowns and scepters.
The golden cicada shell is a symbol of rebirth and eternity. This is because the cicada molts its own exoskeleton in order to grow and transform. This same process of metamorphosis is reflected in the Wo Long Fallen Dynasty and its culture.
Furthermore, the Wo Long Fallen Dynasty believed that cicadas will only come out to sing during the day and will sleep at night. This was symbolic of their beliefs that life is fleeting and that death is only a form of transition.
The Wo Long Fallen Dynasty used the cicada shell to decorate various objects. This includes:
Although the Wo Long Fallen Dynasty has since fallen, the legacy of the golden cicada shell lives on. It is still used in modern times to represent the power, wealth, and beauty of the dynasty and its culture. The golden cicada shell continues to be a symbol of hope, transformation, and eternal life.
The Golden Cicada Shell is currently located in the Royal Palace Museum in Beijing, China.
The Wo Long Fallen Dynasty is believed to have existed in the area of modern-day Shanxi, Shaanxi and Henan provinces in north-central China, during the Warring States period around 400 BC.