The Chi-tiger knob (螭虎鈕 chi hu niu) is named for the “Chi,” a form of hornless dragon. This seal knob was used only by an emperor or empress during the Han dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE).
- Pinyin: chī hŭ niŭ.
The Chi-tiger knob (螭虎鈕 chi hu niu) is named for the “Chi,” a form of hornless dragon. This seal knob was used only by an emperor or empress during the Han dynasty (206 BCE-220 CE).