The bronze nose button of the State of Chu

[Chu State Bronze Nose Button “Lingguan” you]

Bronze Nose Button “Lingguan” you, the Warring States, Chu, 3.3 cm in diameter and 1.1 cm in height
You are made of copper, with a nose button, round face, and a side bar. Your text is in the ancient style of the Warring States Period, white text, read horizontally from the right. The shape and lines of your text are smooth, the structure is elegant, and it has the artistic charm of later generations’ writing, highlighting the regional characteristics of Chu you
You are the official in charge of a certain level in the State of Chu during the Warring States Period. During the Warring States Period, all countries set up taxes in the places, gates, and cities within the city. The Book of Rites of the Zhou Dynasty · Local Officials · Secretary of the State records that “the key of control is held to open and close the country, and those who enter and leave the country without anything will be punished for their goods and bribes”. The book “Zhou Li · Local Officials · Si Guan” also records that “there is no sign of closing the door if the country is evil”.

“埶关”鉨印面“埶关”鉨钤本