1, Mao profile:
Bronze hair in the late Western Zhou Dynasty, with a height of 54 cm, a belly depth of 27.2 cm, a diameter of 47 cm and a weight of 34.5 kg. Named after the maker Mao Gong, it was unearthed in Qishan, Shaanxi.
The inscription on the inner wall of the tripod is the longest one in the existing bronze inscriptions, and it can be called the most bronze wares in the Western Zhou Dynasty. With a complete narrative and detailed records, it is known as "a historical book" and is an important historical material for studying the political history of the late Western Zhou Dynasty.
2. The characteristics of wool:
The hair is hemispherical, and the overall decoration is a circle pattern and a string pattern. The pattern is concise and powerful, simple and simple. It indicates that in the late Western Zhou Dynasty, bronzes have been freed from a strong sense of mystery, played down religious consciousness and enhanced the flavor of life.
Mao's calligraphy is a mature style of bronze inscription in the Western Zhou Dynasty, which is fantastic and lively, with muddy weather and vigorous brushwork. Mao is the bronze ware with the longest inscription found so far, which has precious historical materials and cultural relics value.
The Historical Significance and Application of Mao s Ding Gong;
1, the historical significance of Mao:
Mao is a bronze ware in the late Western Zhou Dynasty, which has important historical significance and value. Its appearance and characteristics are vigorous and dignified, simple and unsophisticated decorative patterns, and strong life breath.
Mao's inscription is nearly 500 words, and the recorded content represents the change of Ding from religion to secular life in the late Western Zhou Dynasty. Mao's historical materials are of great significance for studying the society, religion and culture of the Western Zhou Dynasty.
2, the use of wool pair:
Mao is a kind of ritual vessel, which has a wide range of uses. At first, it was used as a ritual vessel for sacrifices and banquets in the State of Jin. In ancient times, Mao was a symbol of power, status and wealth.
It not only represented the honor and dignity of Jin at that time, but also reflected people's attention to etiquette and culture at that time. In addition, wool is also widely used to store food and drinks, and it is also an important part of ancient food culture.