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Bronze cup refers to a type of wine vessel made of bronze material. In ancient civilizations, the noble cup was usually used for occasions such as nobility, officials, or grand banquets, as a symbol of status and status. Bronze cups hold an important position in China's bronze culture. Bronze ware is one of the important artworks in ancient Chinese culture, especially famous during the Shang Dynasty (approximately 16th to 11th century BC) and the Western Zhou Dynasty (11th to 771 BC). Bronze cups typically consist of four parts: the cup body, cup ears, cup belly, and cup feet. The cup body is generally round in shape, flattened and sometimes carved into decorative patterns such as animals, phoenixes, dragons, etc. The cup ear is a part used for holding or hanging, usually in a circular or animal shape, and is exquisitely carved. The belly of the cup is the middle part of the cup body, and sometimes it is decorated with relief patterns. The foot of the cup is the bottom that supports the entire cup, which can be circular, square, or various unique shapes. The bronze cup not only has a unique design and exquisite craftsmanship in form, but also contains profound cultural connotations. They often represent the significance of social hierarchy, beliefs, religious rituals, and other aspects at that time. Up to now, some exquisite bronze cups have been collected in museums and art collection markets, and have become important cultural relics for studying ancient civilization and bronze art. These cups not only provide us with a window to understand the development of ancient civilization and art, but also reflect the aesthetic concepts and cultural style of ancient society.