The Shang Dynasty rulers treasured bronzeware, especially the bronze sacrificial vessels. 商周时期造型精美的青铜器，特别是青铜礼器，极为统治者所珍视。
The structures and types of pottery vessels in the Shang and Zhou dynasties were practically identical with these made of bronze. 商周时期的陶器与青铜器在结构和类型上基本相同。
