Five bronze pots (y ǎ n) were unearthed from Wuwangdun, which is a rare quantity from the same period. Above the temple hall, there is a gourd, which used to be a sacrificial vessel. Yan has entered the daily life of Chinese people for thousands of years. Walking into Wuwangdun, exploring the fireworks of the past, and experiencing the belief in the importance of food throughout history. Throughout history, food has been of paramount importance to the people. From slash and burn farming and diligent plowing, to the lush granaries and swirling smoke from cooking, countless hardships and wisdom have been condensed. Rare discovery of five bronze vessels! Originally, this is the prototype of today's steaming pot, the Chu tomb of Wuwangdun in Huainan, Anhui. A large number of rare cultural relics have been unearthed, which more clearly restores the historical style. Five bronze pots were unearthed during one of the excavations, which is rare in terms of quantity compared to the same period. This ancient cooking utensil is simple and unsophisticated. Through it, you can feel the fireworks of the past and explore the source of Congee. Gui originated from a combination of objects, with a tripod or cauldron at the bottom that can be used to boil water or stew, and a steaming pot with grates at the bottom at the top that can steam grains through steam rising. This should be the prototype of today's steaming pot. The hard work of our ancestors brings blessings to future generations, which is truly admirable. During the Shang and Zhou dynasties, planting gradually replaced fishing, hunting, and gathering, providing people with the main source of food. Correspondingly, steaming and cooking utensils such as gourds became more popular. Among the "Eight Treasures" listed in the "Zhou Rites", "Chunao" and "Chunmu" were the ancient versions of "covering rice" by pouring meat sauce on rice, millet, and steamed rice. One of them has a big mystery! The changes on the tip of the three legged foldable 90 degree tongue reflect the major social changes behind it. The five bronze vessels in Wuwangdun Tomb have simple and plain decorative patterns, belonging to the common style of the late Warring States period. Upon careful exploration, one of them has a great mystery, and the secret lies in its central elbow. The relief animal head has a hidden mechanism behind it, which can fold its three legs 90 degrees. The entire vessel resembles a mythical beast changing from standing to lying down, and its posture and appearance are instantly different. This folding design may seem ordinary today, but in the ancient Bronze Age, it was extremely rare and required high material and craftsmanship. According to experts' preliminary judgment, it conforms to the records of artifacts in literature and is easy to carry and use comfortably. Perhaps it once accompanied the tomb owner, King Kaolie, on expeditions and alliances, on hunting trips, and went out to worship, witnessing the changes of the times and being accompanied by others. The discovery of such a large number of bronze ladles at the Wu Wangdun Chu Tomb is a unique ritual system of the Chu state, or a special respect for food as the top priority. The exquisite folded foot ladles are an original innovation of the Chu region or a tribute gift from outside. This archaeological discovery brings even deeper mysteries to be solved. The value and historical significance of cultural relics also lie in this: knowing where they come from, knowing where they will go, inspiring confidence in civilization, and only then can the flame of light last forever. (New Society)