摘要
为探究鼎的演变历程及其在家具历史文化中的角色,通过对出土文物、历史文献的研究,从由来、制作材料、造型、纹饰和用途5个方面进行分析阐述。鼎起源于新石器时代,最初作为烹煮食物的炊具。鼎的早期形态是陶鼎,由陶釜发展而来,形状为圆形。随着生产力的提高,人们开始用青铜铸鼎,铜鼎重量较高且导热性好,附上鼎耳以便于移动。鼎在商周时期逐渐演变为重要的礼器,从烹煮食物发展为用于祭祀和宴享。鼎在文化中具有象征意义,象征着权力和尊贵。相传大禹曾征敛青铜铸造九鼎以代表九州,因此鼎成为王权的象征,后又延伸出体现宗法制与等级观念的列鼎制度,都显示了鼎的象征意义逐渐凸显。鼎作为家居用品中炊具的起源之一,虽形态与功能不断演变,实用价值渐失,但已然成为中华文化中的特殊符号。
To explore the evolution of the Ding and its role in the history and culture of furniture,the authors conducted a study of unearthed cultural relics and historical documents,analyzing and elaborating on five aspects:origin,production materials,shape,decoration,and use.The Ding originated in the Neolithic Age and was initially used as a cooker for cooking food.The early form of the tripod was the pottery tripod,developed from the pottery kettle with a round shape.As productivity increased,people began to cast tripods out of bronze,which was heavier,conducted heat well,and had ears attached to facilitate movement.The Ding gradually evolved into an important ritual vessel during the Shang and Zhou Dynasties,transitioning from cooking food to being used for sacrifice and feasting.Culturally,the Ding symbolized power and honor.According to legend,Da Yu collected bronze and cast nine tripods to represent Kyushu,making the tripod a symbol of royal power.This later extended to a the system of tripods reflecting the patriarchal system and the concept of hierarchy,highlighting the growing symbolic significance of the tripod.As one of the origins of cooking utensils in household products,the Ding has become a special symbol in Chinese culture.Although its form and function continue to evolve and its practical value gradually diminishes,its cultural significance remains profound.
作者
孙雯
吴智慧
SUN Wen;WU Zhihui(College of Furnishings and Industrial Design,Nanjing Forestry University,Nanjing 210037,China)
出处
《家具》
2026年第1期72-78,共7页
Furniture
基金
教育部2021年产学合作协同育人项目(202101148002)。
关键词
鼎
青铜器
礼器
发展演变
文化象征
家具起源
Ding
bronze ware
ritual vessel
development and evolution
cultural symbol
origin of furniture
