How many spiny beasts are there on the meridian gate?

There are nine stinging beasts on the meridian gate.

Wumen Gate is a gatehouse in the Forbidden City, which is located at the core of the north-south axis of the Forbidden City and is the main passage for the emperor to enter and leave Miyagi. There are nine kinds of vertebrates such as dragon, phoenix, lion, Tianma, hippocampus, lion, fish, lion and bullfighting on the meridian gate. The highest grade of this decoration is grade nine, but in the Hall of Supreme Harmony in the Forbidden City, there are ten spiny beasts, which is an exception. Before and after the meridian gate, two small beasts, plus ten on the main ridge. One * * * is eleven little beasts.

These vertebrates are arranged on the front and vertical ridges of the roof, which have strict hierarchy and symbolic significance. The more vertebrates there are, the higher the building level is. The Hall of Supreme Harmony is the building with the largest number of vertebrates, with 10, which shows its important position in the Forbidden City. The nine-ridged beast on the meridian gate symbolizes the dignity and majesty of the royal family.