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Chinese Dragons: Why They’re So Important in Chinese Culture
In fact, there are nine dragon children that can be found all throughout Chinese art and architecture: Bixi, Chiwen, Pulao, Bi’an, Taotie, Suanni, Yazi, Jiaotu and Baxia. In the book Chinese ...
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On China's China
The Nine Dragons Wall at Beihai Park in Beijing, China. NOVA: The dragon seems to be a popular motif in Chinese art. What is its significance? Wu: Well, the Chinese have regarded themselves as the ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN9mon
Why Is the Year of the Dragon Considered So Lucky?
Initially a vague motif in ancient Chinese art, the dragon is now an emblem of benevolent divinity, imperial power and ...
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Rare bronze figure of Chinese goddess expected to star at Shrewsbury auction
A rare Chinese silver-inlaid, bronze figure of Guanyin, goddess of mercy and compassion, is expected to sell for up to £5,000 ...