Gui food container of Zhui, late Western Zhou period, 857/53-771 BCE-China Archive

Image Number:Material:Mineral/metal/bronze
Description:
, It is in an S-shaped curve, with a low, narrow and extravagant circle foot, and a square seat. The shape is similar to the Gui (Gui) in the time of King Li. The body is decorated with patterns, the neck and foot are decorated with the stealing curve pattern prevalent in the middle and late Western Zhou Dynasty, and the belly and square seat are decorated with the revolving symmetrical Kui pattern, which is close to the half ring Kui dragon shaped ear of the standing sculpture, and is extremely exquisite. The ear and the body should be cast for the second time, so there are four joints at the inner ear of the abdomen. The inscription has 7 lines and 59 words, repeating the text 1, which means “chasing” every day to honor his duties and fulfill his responsibilities. Therefore, the Emperor bestowed generous gifts, and “chasing” was cast into this device to praise the virtues of the Emperor, and to sacrifice to his ancestors and ancestors, so as to pray for a long life and peace. The relationship between the emperor and his subjects is good, and the throne is long, so that the descendants can use it forever. There are many pieces of Gui (Gui) handed down from generation to generation. There are also collections in the Forbidden City of Beijing, the Japanese Shudao Art Museum, and the Brondachi Museum in the United States