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Between 2010 and 2011, the National Museum of China made a significant change in its catalogue and exhibitions, renaming the Simuwu square ding (cauldron) 司母戊大方鼎, traditionally acclaimed as “China’s Greatest Cauldron”, “The First Great Cauldron of the Bronze Age”, and “The Number One Cauldron of China”, to Houmuwu bronze square ding 后母戊青铜方鼎or simply Houmuwu ding 后母戊鼎. This renaming elicited a ripple effect, sparking intense reactions from both the academic community and the public.

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Introduction: Starting with the Simuwu Ding

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    2025年

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  • Hong Xu

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Between 2010 and 2011, the National Museum of China made a significant change in its catalogue and exhibitions, renaming the Simuwu square ding (cauldron) 司母戊大方鼎, traditionally acclaimed as “China’s Greatest Cauldron”, “The First Great Cauldron of the Bronze Age”, and “The Number One Cauldron of China”, to Houmuwu bronze square ding 后母戊青铜方鼎or simply Houmuwu ding 后母戊鼎. This renaming elicited a ripple effect, sparking intense reactions from both the academic community and the public.