3D SCAN SERVICE (3D DIGITIZATION) OF ANCIENT WOODBOARDS – JINGS – LU THU – SO – DIEP

WHAT IS WOOD BAN Woodblock documents are wooden blocks engraved with Chinese characters or reverse Nom letters to print into books, Commonly used in Vietnam during the feudal period. During the Nguyen Dynasty, due to widespread demand social norms and mandatory laws The subjects must obey, to pass down the name careers of kings, historical events…, The royal court compiled and printed many official documents, official history to grant to all places. In the process of that activity, the type was born special documents, which are woodblocks. Wood used for carving boards Woodblocks are wood, pear, and apple. According to the book “Dai Nam Nhat Thong Chi” it is written “The wood used to make the carving board is acacia wood, nicknamed honey cage, the wood grain is white, shining like ivory.”

DOCUMENTS OF THE HISTORY OF THE WOODBANK

The birthplace of woodblock documents is the National Su Quan of the Nguyen Dynasty, established in the first year of Minh Mang 1820; This is a public agency, responsible for compiling national history, historical records of kings’ dynasties and monographs on education, geography, etc.; In addition, he is also responsible for professional research, engraving, and woodblock printing. The compilation is quite elaborate and careful over a long period of time, with some books taking up to 88 years to complete, such as the book “Dai Nam Thuc Luc”.

WOOD BAN TRIEU NGUYEN

During the engraving process, there are high-ranking officials at the Academy supervising, so the engraving process is guaranteed according to the correct procedure. The compilation and engraving process is so strict that the works have the highest legality and are also unique engravings.

During its existence, Quoc Su Quan compiled many valuable histories such as “Dai Nam Thuc Luc”, “Dai Viet Su Ky Toan Thu”, “Kham Dinh Viet Su Thong Giam Cuong Muc”, “Dai Nam “Unit Thong Chi”, “Minh Mang main”, “Hoang Viet’s rules”… In addition, there are many engravings related to the cultural history of some countries in the world such as: America, France, Spain, Portugal. Portugal, China, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia and some other countries. In particular, there are woodblocks affirming Vietnam’s sovereignty over the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagos.

WOODEN SUTRAS

Engraved in Nom and Sanskrit characters, teaching people towards goodness and liberation. Typical examples include the Shurangama Chinh Circuit, Yen Ma Hoi Ban, Nam Hai Ky Quy…

In addition, there are also special sutras with large sizes, sets of Luc Thu, a type of talisman used by ancient people to exorcise and control demons, and notes and messages used to perform rituals in the temple. …

These are particularly rare blocks of documents, due to their value in terms of content and the characteristics of the manufacturing method. These documents are considered national treasures

Currently, in addition to traditional preservation and storage methods, 3D digitization technology (3D Scan) will bring the following advantages:

Permanently stores original 3D file data in soft copy

Using 3D data to design a Virtual Museum, build a virtual reality space to introduce and promote worldwide.

Create identical copies of the real thing

Restore lost data

For a long time, in the world, 3D digitization method has been very important in preserving, storing and restoring precious documentary heritage to preserve and promote national image in the country. and international. By using copies, visitors, in addition to admiring the ancient woodblock sets, can also experience woodblock printing with their own hands.

SOME NOTES WHEN 3D DIGITALIZING ANCIENT MINTS

Most ancient woodblocks have been coated with a layer of chemicals to preserve them, so the surface is often glossy. The relief of ancient woodblocks is very shallow, the text content or density of engraved motifs is very small and dense. Therefore, it requires the use of specialized 3D scanning equipment, with good focusing ability, and the ability to change the focal length and size of the 3D scanner lens to suit each type of pattern…

At Scantech Vietnam we use non-contact 3D Scanning method to copy ancient woodblock documents. We use 3D scanners with specialized optical lenses from Carl Zeiss (Germany). A brand famous around the world for the standard of camera lenses. Tiny details and shadows are no longer a concern for this Carl Zeiss model.