Original the character was a representation of an ancient drinking horn, shaped like a funnel, in addition to his rightful belongings, man also appropriated this drinking vessel.

也：“”字最早象征的是一种古代漏斗，其形同于饮酒的角状容器。人们除拥有属于自己的物品之外，还想要占有这种饮酒器皿。

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Other finds in the 5m-long (16ft) grave in Ardnamurchan included a knife, what could be the tip of a bronze drinking horn, a whetstone from Norway, a ring pin from Ireland and Viking pottery.

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In China, there is a centuries-old traditional belief that drinking from the intricately carved rhinoceros horn cups brings good health.

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