Discovered in the Xixia Imperial Tombs, this 188 kg gilded bronze ox features casting techniques influenced by the Central Plains culture, while its form reflects nomadic Tangut characteristics. This artifact provides direct evidence of Xixia's societal shift from a nomadic lifestyle to a mixed agricultural and pastoral economy. It also signifies the extensive trade, technology, and cultural exchange that the Xixia fostered by controlling the Hexi Corridor on the ancient Silk Road.