The Great Sacrifice of an ox, a sheep, and a pig is an honor reserved for those of imperial status. The meat is laid out directly in front of the main altar to Confucius. The silk is of the kind most valued in ancient times, and the coins are also made of silk.
「太牢」──牛、羊、豬，是天子專用的祭品，陳設在孔子祭桌前的正中央；「帛」為古代最貴重的絲織品，「幣帛」就是用帛作成的錢幣。