It is paved with 999 pieces of Sichuan red marble and the marbles are carved with patterns of the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches, the Solar Terms, and the Chinese Zodiac. In addition, there are nine tripods with different patterns, and each tripod has a large character carved on.
This object is constructed from 999 pieces of Sichuan red marble, which are intricately carved with designs representing the Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches, Solar Terms, and Chinese Zodiac. Nine tripods, each bearing a unique design and a prominent character inscription, also adorn this structure.