Stone Chi Dragon Head
Last updated 2026-11-13 — Stone Chi Dragon Head, measuring 64 cm in length, 23 cm in width, and 25 cm in height, was unearthed in 1974 from Tomb No. 6 of the Western Xia Mausoleum area in Yinchuan, Ningxia. Ning…
Stone Chi Dragon Head
Stone Chi Dragon Head, measuring 64 cm in length, 23 cm in width, and 25 cm in height, was unearthed in 1974 from Tomb No. 6 of the Western Xia Mausoleum area in Yinchuan, Ningxia. It is housed in the Ningxia Hui Autonomous Region Museum.
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The artifact is made of red sandstone, with an overall rectangular shape divided into front and back sections: the front part features a Chi dragon head, with spiral patterns depicting curled upper lips. The dragon's mouth holds a pearl, its brow bone is prominent, eyes round and wide open, and a ring of mane encircles the neck. Its two horns are carved in relief, giving it a fierce and imposing expression. The rear section is a wedge-shaped tenon that can be fitted into a building structure.
Source: Yinchuan Municipal Government Portal Website
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