Northern School Tomb Raiding Notes.

Summary

Before arriving at Yinchuan, a misunderstanding about a Western Xia green stone sculpture led to its discovery as a well cover. The group, eager to excavate Western Xia tombs, began digging in a well filled with bones, uncovering valuable artifacts like a jade bear and a seal inscribed with Western Xia characters. Despite initial challenges, including the harsh environment and the presence of bones, they persevered. Eventually, they found a gilded bronze Buddha statue, valued at 600,000, representing a Tibetan protector deity. This discovery highlighted the potential wealth hidden in the region and the historical significance of their finds.

Full content