Description
A dragon is a large, serpent-like legendary creature that appears in the folklore of many cultures around the world. Beliefs about dragons vary drastically by region, but dragons in western cultures since the High Middle Ages have often been depicted as winged, horned, four-legged, and capable of breathing fire.
The word “dragon” has also come to be applied to the Chinese lung (龍, Pinyin long), which are associated with good fortune and are thought to have power over rain. Dragons and their associations with rain are the source of the Chinese customs of dragon dancing and dragon boat racing. Many East Asian deities and demigods have dragons as their personal mounts or companions. Dragons were also identified with the Emperor of China, who, during later Chinese imperial history, was the only one permitted to have dragons on his house, clothing, or personal articles.
This is a ceramic vase incorporating the design of dragons standing guard. The dragons and the central supporting pillar are made out of a bronze layer. The ceramic vase itself also incorporates the design of a dragon. This is a lovely decorative piece that will suit any part of your home or office.
(Weight: ~3kg)
(Height: ~33 cm, Width: ~ 25 cm at widest point)
