洛阳王城广场东周墓所见玉璧使用制度

The Jade Bi-Using System Seen from Eastern Zhou Tombs Found at Luoynag Wangcheng Square

玉璧作为周代重要的玉器类别,其具体功用、使用制度蕴含深厚的历史信息。洛阳王城广场东周墓当中出土有数量可观的玉璧,这些玉璧基本以装饰用玉和殓葬用玉为主。围绕玉璧随葬产生的用玉制度建立在社会地位和财富标准之上,在不同时段被不同社会阶层接纳,并呈现出因时而变的发展趋势。

Jade bi were an important category of Chinese jade in the Zhou dynasty,and its specific function and using system contain profound historical information.A considerable number of jade bi were unearthed from Eastern Zhou tombs in Luoyang Wangcheng Square.These jade Bi were mainly used for decoration and burial.The jade-using system surrounding jade Bi burial was based on social status and wealth standards.It was accepted by different social classes at different times and changed with the time.