The Nine Dragon Screen measures 45 meters in length, 8 meters in height and 2 meters in width, making it not only the oldest but also the largest glazed wall in China entire. The complete screen consists of 426 pieces of glazed tiles.
The Dragons depicted on the Screen are swirling in waves while playing with Balls, a ritual imagined to be the mythical way in which Dragons could produce Rain. Boasting status and power 9 dragons are unique to
imperial residences only, signifying the
Importance of the Datong Palace in
(Ming Era) China.
