What is the symbolic significance of bronze decoration?

1. Dragon pattern: Also known as "Kuiwen" or "Solanum nigrum pattern", it is one of the common decorative patterns on bronzes, symbolizing auspiciousness, dignity and protection. Dragon culture is the historical heritage of China and one of the most representative national cultural symbols of the Chinese nation.

2. Mountain pattern: It is a mountain pattern on bronze ware. The mountain represents firmness, nourishment and growth, and the pattern of the mountain means continuity and permanent career.

3. Moire: magnificent, full of vitality, meaning high and auspicious. Moire is widely used. Yun Leiwen on Shang and Zhou bronzes is considered as the earliest form of moire.

4. Fire pattern: it symbolizes light, sacredness and majesty. The pattern of fire is a symbol of the sun, symbolizing eternal and bright future, vitality, prosperity, warmth and hope. Fire is regarded as the greatest natural force and is worshipped and revered by people.

5. Plain print: a symbol of wealth and strength. One of the common decorative patterns on bronzes is mostly used by Zhu Wen. The gnat is a kind of dragon with no horns in the legend of Han nationality, and its shape is magnificent and beautiful.

6. Gluttony pattern: Gluttony pattern represents wisdom and spiritual will, symbolizes connotation and characteristics, and has a history and culture of 5,000 years. It has a rigorous structure, exquisite production and mysterious realm.

7. Kuiwen: A symbol of kingship and divine right. Bronze ritual vessels or weapons decorated with swastikas represent supreme authority and dignity.