The inscription on the tripod is of utmost importance, providing a detailed account of a military conflict between the Western Zhou and the Xianyun tribe during the reign of King Li of Zhou and the heroic deeds of a general named Duo You. The text tells of how General Duo You led the troops to fight against invaders, the battles he won, and the spoils of war he obtained. The inscription is direct evidence for understanding the history of the late Western Zhou Dynasty, the relationship between the Western Zhou and northern ethnic minorities, and even the ancient Chinese language and historical geography. Its hemispheric belly is supported by the hoof-shaped feet with only two string patterns on the upper part and the overall shape gives an impression of solidity and solemnity. More than 270 characters are found on the inner wall, making it one of the bronze vessels with the most inscribed characters unearthed in Shaanxi since the founding of the People’s Republic of China.