从昔鸡簋谈周代贵妇在王朝政治活动中的角色

Study on the Role of Noble Lady in the Political Activities of Zhou Dynasty from Xi Ji Gui

昔鸡簋铭文记载艿姞觐见王姒,王姒派使臣昔鸡护送艿姞回国,并慰问韩侯之事,是周代王后与诸侯贵妇之间往来的珍贵材料。对铭文进行了考释,并就所涉周代王权、贵妇地位、王室与诸侯之间的关系等问题进行了探讨。

The inscription of Xi Ji Gui recorded that when Rengji presented his audience to the Wangsi, Wangsi sent his envoy Xiji to escort Rengji back to home and to comfort Hanhou, which was a precious material for the exchanges between the queen of the Zhou dynasty and the noble ladies of the state. This paper examines and interprets the inscription. It also discusses the issues of the king’s power, the status of the lady, and the relationship between the royal family and the princes.