The Study Of Pin Li In Zhou Dynasty

Pin Li as the five ceremonies of guest ceremony,was prevalent in the Zhou dynasty,which is an important ritual system in ancient China.It not only related to the harmonious and smooth communication between the vassal states,but also related to the stability of people's lives.Focusing on the literature of San Li,combining with the posterity notes and relevant historical records,We choose antiquities,ritual,funeral service special cases which were filled of controversial issues,to sort out and textual research.In respect of antiquities,the function of the Gui,Zhang,Bi,Cong decided whether they should be returned.Yu Mao is four inches square and The top part is cut off,which Ruled by the son of heaven to verified the Gui of the vassal but symbolized of virtue and righteousness.The shape of the appliance Fu and Gui should according to Zheng Xuan's interpretation,Fu are similar to cuboid,Gui are like cylindrical.Both them are not only food utensils,but also ritual utensils,they can be used for sacrifice and banquet.The usage specification varies according to the identity of the user.In aspect of ritual,accepted the jade ceremony was held in the east of the central scroll and the west of the eastern column.When the emissary met privately with the Guo Jun and Qing Da fu,he brought gifts were his country provided.Before the out of Pin Li,the sacrifice of Ba were set on Ba Tan in the west of Guo Men,sacrifice mountain and road god,in order to god bless the travel safety."Bin Wei Gou Jing" should be interpreted as "the main country's Guo Jun to the guests not only to be respectful,but also not completely disrespectful",which shows that the host country's Guo Jun not lose etiquette,but also meet the requirements of the guests to resign.In side of funeral service,if the own country's Guo Jun died,the emissary were chose corresponding position to cried.When the emissary's parents died,he should continue completion of official duty but not back to hometown for the funeral.Besides when the Bin or Jie suddenly died,the emissary's status were adjusted and the main country's Guo Jun should offered some help for funeral.These changes of the ritual all embodied the essence of the ancient making ritual.