Reconsideration on the Connotation and Classification System of the Ritual Implements
The conception of"Ritual Implements(liqi)"recorded in the Pre-Qin period classics covered a lot of ground,including various aspects of the Five Rituals(wuli)System."Ritual Implements"could be seen as the material embodiment of"Ritual(li)",which has a different nature from ordinary artifacts.The definition of"Ritual"has experienced a few changes in this period,thus the definition could also be divided into several stages.Generally,most unearthed objects are burial objects of high-grade nobles.Though these objects are quite analogous to the"Ritual Implements",the shape and structure of these two should not be equated.The cognitive differences between Archeology and Literature Studies have caused various contradictions in relevant researches.The contemporary classification system of antiquities inherited the traditional pattern from the Epigraphy,which emphasized the appearance and function of objects.However,this system could not reflect the usage scenarios of various ceremonies as well as the composing relations among diverse ritual implements.Furthermore,the hierarchical attribute of these implements has been ignored.This classifying logic led to a biased cognition on"Ritual Implements":Their generating background was getting dim,"Implements(qi)"got excessive concern while"Ritual"lost its importance.
Ritual Implements(Liqi)the Five Rituals(Wuli)the Three Rituals(Sanli)LiteratureLixue
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