Tupan, Western Zhou Dynasty (11th century BC - 771 BC)
Dimensions: 20.4 cm in height, 53.6 cm in diameter
The diameter of the ring foot is 41 cm, the depth of the abdomen is 10.4 cm, and the height of the animal foot is 4.2 cm.
It was unearthed in Yangjia Village, Mei County, Baoji City, Shaanxi Province on January 19, 2003. The plate is a water container and is generally used in conjunction with the bowl. This bronze plate from the Western Zhou Dynasty has a square lip, a folded rim, a shallow belly, attached ears, a paved head, and four animal feet under the encircling feet. The abdomen and ring feet are decorated with curved patterns, and the auxiliary head is a beast's title ring. There are 21 lines of inscriptions on the bottom of the plate, about 360 words, which record the history of eight generations of the Shan family assisting the 12 kings of the Western Zhou Dynasty (King Wen to King Xuan) in their battles, administration, and administration of Linze. There are clear records of the changes and chronological lineage of the Western Zhou royal family, which can be reflected in the historical records and test the chronology of King Xuan of the Western Zhou Dynasty proposed by the Xia and Western Zhou dating projects. The beautiful shape and decoration of the plate, the magnificent long inscription, and the exquisite casting technology all show that it is worthy of being a classic of ancient Chinese bronze art and can be called "the first plate in China".
Explanation:
Tuan said: "Pixian is our emperor's great ancestor Shan Gong, and Huan Huan Ke Ming is cautious and virtuous."
Zhao Wen Wang Wu Wang Da Yin, Ying received the order of Tian Lu, crawled in all directions, and (Pu?)
The territory of Zhaijue is used to match God. Uncle of my great ancestor, Ke Tuo
Pi became a king and received great orders, but Fang Di (Ti) did not enjoy it, and he used it to serve as a foundation for the four kingdoms and all the nations.
In the new room of our Emperor Gaozu, he is quiet and bright, his heart is soft and distant, and he can be near and far.
When King Kang was summoned, Fang Huai was not in favor of the emperor. Hui Zhong’s (fierce?) father, our great ancestor,
Zi (violent) is harmonious in politics, and he is successful in You. He uses King Huizhao and King Mu to steal the government from all directions and attack him.
Attack Chu Jing. My emperor, the great ancestor Lingbai, is bright and has a clear heart, and is not lazy.
To serve, use King Yi and King Yi. I, Emperor Yazu, was established in Yizhong (set up), admonished and defeated
Ku Bao Jue Pi Kao (filial piety) king Yi Wang became successful in the Zhou state. Imperial Examination of Emperor Wu
Uncle Gong, Mu Mu, He Xun (all) were in politics, Mingji was in virtue, and they enjoyed the title of King Li.逨
Zhao Zan, my imperial ancestor passed the examination, and I prayed for you all day and night, and respected my death, the fourth emperor
Give him a lot of rest, the emperor will have no borders for thousands of years, and the elders (?) Huang will protect the Zhou Dynasty
State, admonish all directions. Wang Ruo said: "Pi showed his civility and martial arts, and Ying received a great order.
There are four directions on the ground, then Yao Wei is the ancestor of the ancestors, who is trying to summon the ancestors.
Lao Jin is lucky. The only scriptures that remain today are the examinations of the ancestors of the saints. The application is the order, and the order is for you to
Rongdui, photographed (?) Si Fang Yu Lin, and used the imperial palace. I give you red city and dark yellow,
Euler. Dare to show Lu Xiuyang to Emperor Pi and use it as my emperor's ancestor
Examine the Baozunpan, and use the pursuit of enjoyment to be filial to the former literati. The former literati are strict and respectful.
Down there, there is prosperity and prosperity. It brings blessings to Tuolu. His eyebrows and longevity are long and silky. He grants Yu Kangyu and Chunlu.
On the right, Tonglu, Yongming, and Feizu, the ministers of Qiu and the Emperor will be used and enjoyed by their descendants and Yongbao.
