现在的铜缸，是园林景观雕塑的一种，和其它的铜雕看上去并没有什么太大的区别，只是这个雕塑不像其它铜雕一样各种花纹纹理丰富。在实际上，在古代，铜缸并不是用来观赏的，而是重要的消防器具。

Today's copper cylinder is a kind of landscape sculpture. It doesn't look very different from other copper sculptures, but this sculpture is not as rich in patterns and textures as other copper sculptures. In fact, in ancient times, copper tanks were not used for viewing, but for important fire fighting equipment.

我们知道，古代是没有现在的消防技术的，主要靠水和土来进行灭火，这些大铜缸就是用来盛水的，里面的水也不用太刻意去弄，平时下雨等等就可以积蓄起来。这些水就成了灭火的重要水来源了。

We know that in ancient times, there was no current fire fighting technology, mainly relying on water and soil to put out the fire. These big copper tanks were used to hold water, and the water inside didn't need to be made too deliberately. In normal times, when it rained, it could be accumulated. This water has become an important source of fire fighting water.

现在已经不会再用铜缸储水灭火了，人们只是把它当做一个景观来欣赏。另外有一种说法，说铜缸是可以聚拢财气的，所以也受到人们的欢迎。

Now there is no longer a copper tank for fire fighting. People just appreciate it as a landscape. In addition, there is a saying that copper tanks can gather wealth, so they are also welcomed by people.