如果说大克鼎的形制和纹饰显示出庄严厚重，给人以威严与权力的联想，那么铸于鼎腹内壁上的长篇铭文则蕴涵着丰富的史料价值。
If the shape and decoration of Dake Ding show solemnity and give people the association of dignity and power, then the long inscriptions cast on the inner wall of Dake Ding contain rich historical value.
铭文共28行290字，为西周大篆的典范之作。内容分为两段：第一段是克对祖父师华父的颂扬与怀念，赞美他有谦虚的品格、美好的德行，能辅协王室，仁爱万民，管理国家。英明的周天子铭记着师华父的伟绩，提拔他的孙子克担任王室的重要职务膳夫，负责传达周天子的命令；
The inscription, with 28 lines and 290 characters, is a model work of the Western Zhou Dynasty seal. The content is divided into two parts: the first part is Ke's praise and remembrance of Grandfather Huafu. He praises him for his modest character and good virtue, which can assist the Royal family, love the people and manage the country. The wise son of Zhou Tianzi, bearing in mind the great achievements of Master Shihua, promoted his grandson Ke to serve as an important minister in the royal family and was responsible for conveying the orders of the son of Zhou.
第二段是册命辞，周天子重申对克官职的任命，还赏赐给克许多礼服、田地、男女奴隶、下层官吏和乐队，克跪拜叩首，愉快地接受了任命和赏赐，乃铸造大鼎歌颂天子的美德，祭祀祖父的在天之灵。此鼎系周孝王时期铸器，历见著录，流传有绪，是研究西周奴隶制度的珍贵资料。
The second paragraph is a Book of fate. Zhou Tianzi reiterated his appointment of crown officials. He also rewarded Ke with many dresses, fields, male and female slaves, lower officials and bands. Ke knelt down to worship his head and accepted the appointment and reward happily. This is to create a tripod to praise the virtues of the Son of Heaven and worship his grandfather's spirit in heaven. This tripod is a casting vessel in the period of King Xiao of Zhou Dynasty. It has been recorded and circulated well. It is a valuable material for studying slavery in the Western Zhou Dynasty.