Rubbings of Zizhong Jiangpan inscription Shanghai Museum
This plate has a diameter of 45 cm, a height of 18 cm, and a weight of 12.4 kg. It is large in shape, heavy in texture, and simple in style. It has a folded mouth, a shallow abdomen, and a ring foot. Under the ring foot are three three-dimensional crawling tigers. The sides of the tiger's body are connected to the edge of the ring foot. There are a pair of thick and towering ears on both sides of the plate wall, and the outside is decorated with cloud patterns. There is a three-dimensional zigzag horned dragon climbing on the front and back of the plate. The dragon's head sticks out from the edge of the plate, and its curved body curls its tail. It climbs on the outer wall of the plate's abdomen, as if exploring water; the abdominal wall is decorated with deformed animal body patterns.
The tiger inscription records that on the auspicious day of Xinhai in early June, the master made this washing tray for his wife Zhongjiang. The tray is large and good, and is used to pray for longevity. It will be practical for future generations. The average length of the small animals that can rotate in the Zizhong Jiang Pan is only 6.5 centimeters, which provides an important physical example of the advancement of bronze casting technology in the early Spring and Autumn Period. This exquisite bronze plate inscription has a neat style, concise and concise words, and many phrases and rhymes that are extremely exquisite. The entire inscription is a historical material of extremely high academic value. This plate has exquisite decoration, elegant shape and excellent casting, making it extremely precious.
Explanation:
Good luck in June
Masterpiece of Xinhai
Weizizhong Jiangmo
The hole is large and good
Praying for eyebrows and longevity
Sun Sun Yong uses it as a treasure
