The body is cast below the rim with a narrow band of dragons centered on either side by an animal mask in relief and interrupted by handles that issue from animal heads.The foot is encircled by a similar dragon band. The interior cast with archaistic inscriptions. Song Dynasty period. 作為禮器，簋一般與鼎配套使用，且有嚴格的規矩：天子用九鼎八簋，諸侯七鼎六簋，大夫五鼎四簋，士三鼎二簋。 “九鼎八簋”成為中央政權的象徵，鼎用來盛裝肉食，簋用來盛裝糧食，品相完整。