The horse-tying stake is a carved practical stone used by officials or villagers to tie mules and horses in the past. It is carved from a solid and wear-resistant piece of bluestone. It is usually 2-3 meters high and quite wide and thick. , ranging in size from 22 to 30 centimeters, are often planted on both sides of the gates of government offices or wealthy families. They not only become an organic component of the residence's architecture, but also highlight the family's style.
Shuanmazhuan stone carvings are unique folk stone carvings in northern my country. They are particularly densely distributed in Chengcheng County on the Weibei Plateau of Shaanxi Province. Their quantity and variety can be said to be "unique" in the country. . It was originally a carved practical stone for tying mules and horses in wealthy families such as squires in the past. It is carved from a solid and wear-resistant piece of bluestone. It is generally 2-3 meters high and about the same width and thickness, about 22-30 centimeters. They are often planted on both sides of the gates of farmhouses. They not only become an organic component of residential buildings, but like the stone lions in front of the doors, they not only decorate the building to show off its wealth, but are also endowed with the function of warding off evil spirits and calming the house. Meaning, people call it "the gorgeous watch of the farmer's family".
A stone-carved stake in front of the door for tying horses, cattle and other livestock. The exquisitely carved horse-tying posts are called "Yangzhuang" and "Kanzhuang". The stones used for horse-tying posts are mostly gray bluestone, black bluestone, and a few use fine sand and gravel. Generally, the large ones are about 300 centimeters in height, the medium ones are about 260 centimeters, and the small ones are about 230 centimeters. The stone pile is divided into four parts: the pile head is the main part of the stone carving: the pile neck (pedestal) supports the pile head, which is generally a circle at the top and a bottom with reliefs of lotus petals, deer, horses, birds, rabbits, clouds, water, Bogu, etc. Pattern; the body of the pile is engraved with a few branch patterns, rolling water, and cloud water patterns; the pile root is buried underground.