Traditional Chinese Dragons (Suanni)

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Model : 111 Shape : Natural Style : Hand Carving Type : Single Piece Origin : Momo (Taiwan)

Approx Weight : 1039.4 Carat Dimension(L x W x H) : 3.2 inch x 4.3 inch x 25 mm Made In : Imported

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Chinese dragons are powerful and benevolent symbols in Chinese culture, with supposed control over watery phenomenon, e.g. summoning rain during a drought. Dragons are everywhere in China — in legends, festivals, astrology, art, names, and idioms.

Dragons are seen as lucky and good — quite different to the evil, dangerous, fire-breathing dragons of most Western stories.

According to Chinese myths, the dragon has nine sons with different characters, and their images are widely used in architectural decoration, especially in the imperial palaces. The nine sons are often used in buildings' decorations and sculptures.