We are approaching the end of the year.
The use of fire, electricity, and gas has increased.
In addition, the air is dry in winter.
If you don't pay attention to it, it is easy to have "fire (disaster)" things.
"Prevention before it happens" and "life first".
It's a cliché.
But it is often new.
Today we will pass.
A treasure-"East Well Cessation of Fire" inscription pottery well
Take a peek at what traveled back in time 2,000 years ago.
Fire Wisdom. 
A miniature model of a "firefighting apparatus" from 2000 years ago
First glance at it.
What do you think of this?
Flower pots?Pen holder?Ashtray?
Dongjing cessation of fire" inscription pottery well Liaoning Provincial Museum collection.
Take a closer look. It communicates up and down, and there are two mortises at the railing.
It shows that the original well pavilion structure on it is similar to this.
The complete pattern of the pottery well (schematic diagram after processing and restoration).
Actually, this is a bite from 2,000 years ago"Fire well".
The four walls are carved with human and animal motifs.
The form is realistic and the lines are smooth.
The front wall is printed with the title of "cessation of fire" and "East Well" seal book.
The central motif is a man walking briskly.
He carried a flag on his right shoulder, and the word "cease fire" was on it.
Holding an object in the left hand, some people think it is"Jug".
Others believe that it is a musical instrument - a duo or a bell.
It is used to provide an audible warning.
It is inferred that this man is carrying the flag of "quitting fire" on his shoulder.
Most likely it was then"Full-time firefighter".
The back wall of the pottery is carved with a pattern of a cow drinking water in a trough.
and decorated with flames and fish motifs.
The whole picture arrangement is closely related to water and fire.
This vessel is a rare treasure in the pottery ware of the Han Dynasty.
It is also an important firefighting cultural relic.
The four-character inscription of "Dongjing Fire Cessation" reflects the advanced "fire awareness" of the ancients
"East Well" is the name of the star.
Refers to one of the 28 nakshatras.
Because it is in the east of "Yujing", it is called Dongjing.
According to the "Historical Records of Heavenly Officials": "The East Well is a water matter. ”
The inscription "East Well" appears on the pottery well.
It is hoped that the rich connotation of water will be borrowed.
Achieve the effect of fire prevention.
It reflects the belief and worship of the ancients in the natural world.
Four-character inscription on the pottery well.
In the past, it has been read as "fighting fires in the east well".
Later, it was determined by scholars to "cease fire".
Although there is only a difference of one word, the connotation is very different.
"Extinguishing a fire" is the act of extinguishing a fire.
While"Quit fire" is a reminder to be cautious about using fire
The wisdom of the ancients to "prevent trouble before it happens" is revealed.
Han Taojinglan Collection of the Palace Museum.
From a number of pieces of "Dongjing Quitting Fire" pottery excavated from various places.
It can be inferred.
At that time, there were already special fire wells in China.
Considerable attention is paid to the construction of fire water sources.
Regarding "fire prevention and fire fighting", the ancients had their own tricks
As early as the Shang and Zhou dynasties.
In China, there is a fairly mature theory of fire prevention.
Zhou Yi put forward the discussion of "prevention before it happens" for the first time;
The Northern Song Dynasty's "Constructing the French Style" is known as a treatise on ancient fire standards.
Not only theoretically rich.
Fire protection buildings, tools are also numerous.
Lookout Tower
It is a high-rise building dedicated to watching the fire in ancient times.
Interesting picture of West Lake (detail).
Wanghuo Tower implements a "24-hour standing guard system".
In the event of a fire.
The guards will immediately sound the alarm.
"Firefighters" stationed nearby will be dispatched.
Taiping cylinder
Water storage is key to fighting fires.
For this reason, the ancients designed many kinds of tools for storing water.
The Taiping cylinder is one of the most typical fire-fighting facilities.
Gilded Taiping bronze jar from the collection of the Palace Museum.
Water is required to be kept in the tank all year round.
In winter, it is necessary to light the fire to heat the cylinder to avoid freezing.
so that water can be fetched at any time to fight the fire.
"Wujing General Essentials" fire preparation map
Look at the picture and guess the object, these