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This is a bronze statue of a bixi (dragon turtle) standing on a white marble plinth, its deep antique bronze surface mottled with green patina from centuries of weathering. It features a mythical dragon-head and turtle-body form: the dragon head rears up with an open mouth, its curly mane flowing, and the neck scales are sharply defined. The rounded, heavy turtle shell bears regular carapace patterns and auspicious cloud motifs, symbolizing stability and good fortune. Its sturdy, scale-covered limbs support the massive body firmly. Set against a backdrop of Forbidden City-style orange glazed tile roofs and white marble railings under a clear sky, the statue embodies the solemn grandeur of imperial architecture and the auspicious meanings of longevity, protection, and enduring imperial power.