Bronze beast face patterned square tripod Luoyang tripod

Beast face pattern: The four sides of the square tripod are all embossed cow horn shaped animal faces that allow for focused gaze and open mouth teeth, known as Taotie pattern. The cloud pattern is used as the background, with clear layers and a strong sense of three dimensionality. There is a standing Kui pattern on each side, adding dynamism to the solemn square tripod. The Taotie pattern symbolizes power and majesty, representing the noble status and powerful power of the owner, reflecting people’s worship of gods and reverence for natural forces at that time.
Foot patterns: The top of the four legged tripod is also decorated with relief animal face patterns, which echo the animal face patterns on the abdomen, making the tripod more harmonious and unified as a whole.