唐至元代墓葬中出土的铁牛铁猪

铁牛、铁猪出现在两京地区的晚唐墓葬中,在墓葬中的位置一般是墓室的“丑亥”二位。而宋元墓葬中出土的形制、数量、位置以及出现区域发生了一些变化。在此基础上,本文结合文献论述了铁牛、铁猪的“压胜”性质和镇墓、驱邪作用。

On the Iron Cow and Pig Unearthed in the Tombs from Tang to Yuan Dynasty

Iron catties and pigs appeared in the tombs in Luoyang and Xi'an areas in late Tang Dynasty. And many changes had taken place in the tombs from Five Dynasties to Yuan Dynasty, including the shape, amount, location the catties and pigs in the tomb. According to the archaeological materials and historical documents , the iron catties and pigs has the function of guarding tombs and getting rid of evils.