Stone Carvings in the Tomb Passage of Yan Songshan

Stone Carvings in the Tomb Passage of Yan Songshan

The stone carvings in the tomb passage of Yan Songshan are a cultural tourism attraction.

The stone carvings in the tomb passage of Yan Songshan are located in Pan’ao Reservoir, Shanjiazhuang Village, Jishigang Town, Haishu District, Ningbo City, and are tomb carvings from the Southern Song Dynasty.

The passage faces south and the burial chamber has been destroyed. Within the passage, there remain two stone civil officials, two stone military officials, two stone tigers, and one stone horse (head only). The civil officials wear tall hats and long robes, holding ceremonial tablets, with solemn and dignified postures. The military officials wear helmets and armor, holding swords in both hands, with a dignified and valiant appearance. This set of stone carvings is exquisitely and simply carved, with well-proportioned bodies and lifelike, vivid forms, demonstrating the ancient artisans' superb craftsmanship and unique artistic style. It is a rare masterpiece of stone carving art within our district. In May 2005, it was designated as a cultural relics protection site at the Yinzhou District level, and in 2016, it was transferred to Haishu District following the adjustment of Ningbo’s administrative divisions.