The artifact's script, upon closer inspection, was undeniably in the style of the Shang Dynasty inscriptions.
Scripts from different periods present significant distinctions.
The Xia Dynasty's script bore an uncanny resemblance to enigmatic symbols, whereas during the Shang Dynasty, both oracle bone and bronze scripts were utilized.
Bronze script was the medium of choice for formal contexts, whereas oracle bone script was predominantly employed for divinations of significant affairs. Despite the differences in textual structure or the decryption process, bronze script was relatively more interpretable than oracle bone script.
"Let's continue cleaning the bronze cauldron to reveal more text or potential discoveries!" Luo Feng directed, his focus unwavering as he continued his meticulous cleaning with a brush.
The Nine Zhou Ding was remarkably large.
How much text it contained remained uncertain.