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Superb Lacquerware Handwork Carved Dragon over enamel bronze Box depicting a high relief dragon over a red ruby background w/ … Read more Superb Lacquerware Handwork Carved Dragon over enamel bronze Box depicting a high relief dragon over a red ruby background w/ wood stand dragons are powerful and benevolent symbols in Chinese culture, with supposed control over watery phenomenon,summoning rain during a drought. Dragons are everywhere in China in legends, festivals, astrology, art, names, and idioms. Chinese dragons are seen as lucky and good quite different to the evil, dangerous, fire-breathing dragons of most Western stories. See less
- Dimensions
- 6ʺW × 4ʺD × 2ʺH
- Styles
- Chinese
- Period
- 1940s
- Country of Origin
- China
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
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- Materials
- Bronze
- Enamel
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Black
- Condition Notes
- Excellent - Minor wear consistent with age and history Excellent - Minor wear consistent with age and history less
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