本文從商周時期青銅器圖像資料結合文獻的記載，考察了以「示」為主體而形成的地神，即地祇。將地祇形象裝飾在祭祀人鬼的器物上，是因為有德的人鬼也就是死去的父祖常年居住在當地，而地祇則是鎮守當地的神祇，通過平常的祭祀得到其幫助而獲得適當的日照和雨露，並從而提高生產。

This article focuses on the examination of the ti-ch'i, or earth god figure being composed of shih, found on Chinese antiquities. Ti-ch'i served as local guardians for regions where deceased ancestors remain over generations as honored jen-kui, or ancestral spirits. Through an examination of bronze decoration and literary sources, the author explores the use of ti-ch'i as decor on ceremonial vessels for jen-kui. In addition, people can acquire the help from ti-ch'i by ordinary sacrificial rituals and ceremonies in effort to obtain sufficient sunlight and rainfall conducive to a bountiful harvest.

商周時期; 青銅器; 地祇; 祭器

Shang and Chou Dynasties; bronzes; ti-ch'I; ceremonial vessel