Material: Stone

Dating: Nguyen era

Dimensions:

Height: 93

Length: 103

Width: 15

The pair of stone dragons made in the artistic style of the Nguyễn dynasty sit behind the Văn Miếu gate. The dragons are carved with: deer antlers, animal ears, a camels forehead, a lions nose, a snakes body, the scales of a carp, and eagle talons... representing majesty and boldness.

The dragon imagery during the Nguyễn dynasty not only symbolized the supreme power of the monarchy but also embodied the aspiration for survival and the desire for a peaceful and prosperous society. The pair of stone dragons made in the artistic style of the Nguyễn dynasty, placed behind the gate of Van Mieu, have become one of the precious artifacts in terms of sculpture, carving, and dragon art.