Abstract: The triple evidence law which combines literature handed down from ancient times,unearthed literature and unearthed cultural relics has gained wide acknowledgement in the area of research on traditional culture.Shen Congwen is undoubtedly one of the advocators and practitioners of the triple evidence law since he turned from literature to cultural relics.He not only expounded the necessity of combining literature study and cultural relic study,but also became adept at scoring magnificent achievements in literature study and cultural relic study by using this method.He further illustrated the ways to do in-depth studies and cultivate talents.Shen Congwen’s glorious achievements in literature overshadow his excellence in material culture study.Future studies on him should restore his true identity and historical status as a historian.

Key words: Shen Congwen, triple evidence law, material culture research, archaeology