[Museum Treasure 19] The Zi Zhong Jiang Pan Bronzeware.Shanghai Museum, China Editorial Image

[ChatGPT] The Zi Zhong Jiang pan is a treasure of Shanghai Museum's collection of bronze ware and an important representative of ancient Chinese bronze ware. This pan has a diameter of 39.8 centimeters, a weight of 2.2 kilograms, and is a bronze vessel from the Western Zhou Dynasty. Its exquisite shape and beautiful patterns reflect the production techniques and artistic level of bronze ware during that period.The outer bottom of the Zi Zhong Jiang pan is engraved with three seal characters of "Zi Zhong Jiang", which is the name of the ancestor of the noble Jiang family of the Qi state. The vessel body is decorated with relief patterns of birds, animals, figures, and geometric designs. The pattern on the bottom of the pan is a typical "Kui dragon" design, Kui dragon is a mythical creature in Chinese culture, symbolizing good fortune and best wishes.The Zi Zhong Jiang pan not only has important cultural and artistic value, but also provides important evidence and reference for people to understand the political, economic and cultural conditions of ancient society. At the Shanghai Museum, visitors can admire this precious Zi Zhong Jiang pan and appreciate the charm and exquisite craftsmanship of ancient Chinese bronze ware.