四羊方尊英文讲解

The Four Sheep Fangzun is a treasure in the National Museum of China. It is a bronze ritual vessel and sacrificial article in the late Shang Dynasty. It was unearthed in Ningxiang, Hunan Province in 1938. It is huge, and it is the largest surviving Shang Dynasty bronze statue. The shape of the utensils is unique, the shoulders, abdomen and feet are designed into four curly horned sheep, set line carving, relief carving, round carving in one, combine the plane image with the three-dimensional sculpture, the surface of the vessel is covered with a variety of ornaments such as slender cloud and thunder patterns, the craftsmanship is exquisite, it is the pinnacle of the traditional pottery model casting, and is called "the ultimate bronze model" by the historical circles, ranking one of the top ten national treasures in China.

The Golden Cup of Everlasting Permanence is a treasure in the Palace Museum in Beijing. It is a court ritual vessel from the Qianlong period of the Qing Dynasty. Its shape is like a tripod, and it is made entirely of gold, inlaid with pearls, gemstones, etc. Its decoration is extremely luxurious, with exquisitely engraved patterns, symbolizing the permanence of the country. This cup was the special wine cup used by the Qing emperors during the New Year's Day opening pen ceremony, carrying important royal ritual functions and cultural implications.

The large bronze mask of Sanxingdui is located in the Sanxingdui Museum in Guanghan, Sichuan Province. It is a typical representative artifact of the ancient Shu civilization. With exaggerated features, its eyes protrude in a columnar shape, and its ears are wide and uniquely shaped. Its large size reflects the unique religious beliefs, aesthetic concepts, and superb bronze casting techniques of the ancient Shu people.

The Five Dynasties Yue Kiln Secret Color porcelain lotus bowl is located in the Suzhou Museum. The overall shape resembles a blooming lotus. It adopts the secret color porcelain technique of Yue Kiln, reflecting the superb level of porcelain-making in the Five Dynasties period and is a rare treasure among porcelain.