Abstract:

Based on the existing inscription on the Nanzhao Moralization Tablet, the historical documents in the Qing Dynasty and the permutation of the words recorded on the rubbings as well as the special treatment and principles, which was stuck to when the inscription was engraved, the author analyzes the permutation of the words in the original inscription on the tablet. Through restoration it can be concluded that there are 46 lines on the front-surface of the tablet and on its back where the official inscribed his name, there are 42 lines, which is also proved by the newly found documents.

Key words: Sui and Tang Dynasty, Nanzhao Moralization Tablet, inscription, permutation, analysis