铸铜水缸是我国文化遗产之一。在70年代时期，在农村常见水缸，现在家里基本不储备水缸，一是由于它的占地面积比较大，二是由于现在科技的便利，水管也已经佳佳普及了。不过现在铸铜水缸的作用主要是 观赏性质更高。一般在古代建筑园林中有铸铜水缸，不过这种水缸大多也都是仿古铸铜，并不是真的古代铸铜，不过仿古铸铜的工艺也相当精湛，基本与真正的古代铸铜水缸同古代的铸铜水缸就如同我们今天的水管一样普及，在古代，寻常人家的人们用大的水缸存水或防备消防，大户有钱人家的水缸铸铜则更精美，主要是放置在风景优美的庭院里，水缸里面放着形态优美的罕见珍惜鱼类，以供主人来观赏并且，这种工人观赏的水缸也是十分讲究的，它的雕刻手艺必须十分精湛，雕刻的画面也有严格的规格，大户人家里多雕刻与戏曲和祈福相关的雕刻内容，比如我们在铸铜上常见的瑞兽麒麟貔貅等，还有许多奇花异草也是古代铸铜水缸上常有之物。还有许多的水缸上雕刻的是民间传说和神话传说，就是故事中的经典场景。（铜大缸）

The cast copper water tank is one of the cultural heritages in China. In the 1970s, water tanks were common in rural areas. Now there is no water tank in the house. First, it covers a large area. Second, due to the convenience of science and technology, water pipes have been widely used. But now the main function of the copper water tank is to have a higher ornamental quality. Generally, there are copper water tanks in ancient architecture and gardens, but most of them are archaize copper tanks, not really ancient copper tanks. However, the archaize copper casting technology is also quite exquisite. Basically, the real ancient copper water tanks and ancient copper water tanks are as popular as our water pipes today. In ancient times, ordinary people used large water tanks to store water or prevent fire. The water tanks of the rich families are more exquisite. They are mainly placed in the beautiful courtyard. In the water tanks, there are rare and precious fishes with beautiful shapes for the owners to watch. Moreover, the water tanks for the workers to watch are also very exquisite. Their carving skills must be 10 points exquisite. The carving pictures also have strict specifications. The large families often carve, play and pray for blessings. Related carving contents, such as the common auspicious animal kylin Chen in copper casting, and many strange flowers and plants are also common in ancient copper casting water tanks. There are also many water tanks carved with folklore and mythology, which are classic scenes in the story.

铸铜水缸的工艺可谓精湛，精美，做工细致，严谨。现在铸铜水缸多用于观赏，在庭院或者住宅里面放置铸铜水缸并且在里面养几条鱼或者几汁喜水性的植物，都有可观的观赏价值。并且铸铜水缸上的奇禽瑞兽也有很高的观赏价值，并且带着虔诚的心愿，就能梦想成真，好事成双，心想事成，让瑞兽来带给你好运。

The craft of copper water tank is exquisite, exquisite, meticulous and rigorous. At present, the cast copper water tanks are mostly used for ornamental purposes. It has considerable ornamental value to place the cast copper water tanks in the courtyard or residence and keep several fish or water loving plants in them. And the rare birds and auspicious animals on the copper water vat also have high ornamental value. With devout wishes, you can realize your dreams, make good things in pairs, and make everything possible. Let auspicious animals bring you good luck.