What does Ding in its heyday mean?

Ding is an ancient ritual vessel in China. It has three feet and two ears, and is usually made of bronze. In the ancient history of China, the tripod was an indispensable instrument for royal gifts, major sacrifices and ancestral temple sacrifices, and it was also one of the objects symbolizing power and rule in China. The heyday refers to the period when a large number of fixtures were cast and widely used in ancient China.

In its heyday, many famous vessels appeared, such as Siyang Fangzun in Shang Dynasty, Zhuan Xu Ding in Spring and Autumn Period, Wu Xuding in Warring States Period and Zimu Ding in Qin and Han Dynasties. The casting process of these ding vessels has been continuously improved, and their shapes and styles have also changed, but they all have strong symbolic and decorative functions, which have had an important impact on later court buildings, historical materials, culture and art.

Although there is no such ritual vessel as Ding in modern society, as one of the representatives of ancient civilization, Ding still has important commemorative and symbolic significance in China culture. In various cultural activities and exhibitions, we can often see Ding as an ornament, exhibit and cultural relic to inherit and carry forward traditional culture. It can be said that Ding has become a symbolic cultural symbol in China culture.