明代藩王墓内设祭现象研究

Study of Sacrificial Space in Tombs of Ming Vassal Kings

根据已有考古资料分析,明代藩王墓室内存在祭祀情境。常见的祭器有香炉、花瓶、烛台以及一些日用器型,多设案桌供奉,祭祀对象是墓主。祭器在整个明代藩王墓随葬品中所占的比例并不大,且常因墓葬被盗扰而不易辨认。这些祭器及其组合与陈设方式,证实了明代藩王墓内设祭现象的存在。至少一部分祭祀行为应该和“赠礼”有关。

It is proposed that a space reserved exclusively for sacrificial purpose was widely noticed in vassal king tombs of the Ming Dynasty.Ritual objects that are commonly seen in the sacrificial area include incense burners,vases,candlesticks,and other utilitarian items.An an-food tray was often used to serve foods to the tomb occupant(s).Ritual objects account for a small proportion of the grave goods in vassal king tombs and they were often ignored or unidentified due to,for example,the looting activity.We suggest that setting up a sacrificial space might be partly related to the gift-giving at funerals.