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Originating as a totem evolved from natural creatures, the Chinese dragon is generally stylized depicted as a stylized mythical creature. In Chinese legend and proverbs, it is an auspicious spiritual animal with nine resemblances. The dragon is one of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac, one of the four celestial guardians of the Four Constellations and the symbol of an emperor or imperial power. Culture Intro: Chinese Dragon
  • Gilt Bronze Dragon with Iron Core of the Tang Dynasty, unearthed in South Caochangpo, Xi'an, Shaanxi History Museum.
  • Vivid bronze dragon
  • Decorative finials on roof
  • Jingdezhen Porcelain with dragon
  • Dragons on porcelain
  • Mirror designed with dragon
  • Dragon Dance
  • Jade pillow with dragons
  • Plaque with dragon designs
  • Dragon in architecture
  • Entwined dragons
  • Dragon King Hall
  • Altazimuth with dragon patterns
  • High-spirited dragon head
  • Wangfujing Well
  • Court imperial robe embroidered with clouds and dragons during the rule of Emperor of Qinglong, the Qing Dynasty (replica): This dress uses the finest bright yellow satin while the small collar and sleeves use azurite satin. 44 different shaped dragons are embroidered on the small collar, two shoulders, front, back, waist, bottom and hoof-shaped sleeves with golden threads. The twelve imperial symbols are embroidered on different parts of the robe.
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- Last updated on Nov. 22, 2017 -