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Chinese Soapstone Water Dragon

In the south of England the name for a pool dwelling worm was a Knucker, they lived in deep pools known as Knucker Holes. One such lair was the Knucker Hole near Lyminster church in Sussex, a deep pool once thought to be bottomless. The dragon that dwelled here was slain by a conquering hero, who claimed the hand of the King of Sussex's daughter for his troubles.

The dragon that is most often depicted in art and visualized by most people is the heraldic dragon, which is fire breathing, has legs and arms equipped with sharp talons, and wings like those of a bat. This is a later rendering of the dragon, and may date from influences brought over by the Romans. It may have also developed from the Wyvern, which had the legs of and wings of an eagle and the body of a serpent.

 

These wonderful dragons are our top sellers.  Cast from stone powder and resin in the Fujian Province of China, we offer a 6" or 7" style.  Highly decorative in a rich red color with exquisite detail.  The dragon is also symbolic of vitality, energy and hope.