The oracle bones used in augury was usually preserved for som e certain time and then disposed into discarded cellar or well when all the suspen se would have been uncovered.

• 殷人占卜用过的甲骨,一般要保留一段时间,待一切悬念解除,即可挖坑掩埋或利用废弃窖穴、水井等掩埋,意在不让人们能够随意见到,根本无意存档供后人查考利用。