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Dragon
Deeply rooted in Chinese culture, dragon and phoenix
were regarded as the most symbol animals and used to be emblems of emperor
and empress. The Chinese dragon is traditionally the embodiment of the
concept of yang (male), while phoenix was paired (yin, female) with
dragon.
Chinese dragon was firstly adopted as the imaginary
animal in prehistoric tribe, and then discovered as decoration on the
bronze vessels of Shang Dynasty (over 3,000 years ago). Earliest legends
described it an animal with fish scales and long beard.
Down the ages, Chinese "long" and dragon are the
traditional totems embedded with people's blessing and hope and left deep
imprint in Chinese civilization.
Carving: Green and White Jade Dragon Dagger,
Carved all over , front back and sides. Both side have one dragon on the
dagger body and one dragon on top blade, both sides have the dragon
head as handle. This carving is come with the rosewood stand. |