中国古代青铜器的瑰宝——重金络壶

The Gem of Chinese Ancient Bronze——Precious Reticulated Bronze Pot

介绍江苏盱眙出土的战国错金银铜壶。壶身错金银 ,络套由长龙和梅花组成 ,中上部有一横箍 ,交替出兽首衔环和立兽各四个。壶的口沿内侧、圈足内外侧皆刻有铭文 ,融汇战国时代青铜铸造的各种工艺 。

The precious reticulated bronze pot with gold and silver inlay unearthed at Xuyi site in Jiangsu province of China is introduced. The pot is inlaid with gold and silver. The outside cover is composed of dragon and plum blossom designing in openwork. There is horizontal band in the middle upper part of the network. Four beasts with their heads holding rings and four standing beasts are cast on the band alternately. Inscription can be seen on the inside of the open rim and on both the inside and the outside of the circular leg. The production of the pot merges all kinds of craft for bronze casting in Warring States and is the gem of Chinese ancient bronzes.