A distinctive feature of the Chinese bronze tripod is that it is engraved with words, which is what we usually call a bronze inscription. This is a clear difference from the heyday of other world bronzes, such as copper.
Prosperity is a good wish, and I want to keep what I do at the top and for a long time. It is a good wish to hope that what I do can remain at the top of my life, not decline, and continue for a long time. The copper tripod is regarded as an important part of the country, a symbol of the country and power, and the word "tripod" is also endowed with extended meanings such as "prominent", "noble" and "grand", such as: a sentence, a loud name, a heyday, a great help, etc. The tripod is also a ritual vessel used to commemorate merit and achievements.
In the Zhou Dynasty, kings, princes and ministers would cast copper tripods during major celebrations or awards to record the pomp and circumstance. This custom still has some influence today. To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the founding of the United Nations, the People's Republic of China presented the Century Tripod to the United Nations at the United Nations Headquarters on October 21, 1995. On the occasion of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of the peaceful liberation, the Autonomous Region was presented with the "National Unity Tripod", which stands in the square of the People's Hall in Lhasa, symbolizing national unity and the vigorous development of various undertakings. **Undertaking. This move is far-reaching and culturally rich.
Ding is the representative of China's bronze culture. It is a witness of civilization and a carrier of culture. According to the legend of Yuzhu Jiuding, it can be inferred that China has had bronze smelting and casting technology more than 4,000 years ago. The large bronze tripod of the Shang Dynasty unearthed underground strongly proves that the Shang Dynasty in China has been a highly developed Bronze Age.