Dublin

[Dublin]

Dublin has a height of 36.8 cm, a width of 37.3 cm and a weight of 5.66 kg
The beak is oblong, with two animal heads and ears, a closed mouth, a cover, and flat feet on the cover. The cover can be removed after being opened. The neck and the cover are decorated with curved ribbons, and the cover and the belly are decorated with tile ribs
The cover and the utensil have the same inscription, with four lines of 30 characters:
Du Bo is a treasure coffin, which uses
to enjoy filial piety in the imperial examination, and in the
good friend. With “0098” life, Jieyong
life, it will be used forever
The main idea is: Du Bo made this treasure to commemorate the glorious spirit of his dead father and friend, to pray for longevity, and to use it forever.

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