Jade Oriental Dragon Statuettes

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A complex and universal symbol. The dragon, the 'winged serpent', combines the serpent and bird as matter and spirit. Originally dragons were perceived as manifestations of the life-giving waters (the serpent) and the breath of life (bird). dragons were identified with sky gods and their earthly delegates. In the orient dragons are believed to be beneficial, a celestial power. In the Far East dragons symbolize supernatural power; wisdom; strength; hidden knowledge and the power of life giving waters. In Chinese belief the dragon represents the highest spiritual power, the supernatural, infinity, the spirit of change, the rhythms of nature, supernatural wisdom and strength. All these Jade Oriental Dragon Statuettes were chosen with these views in mind. The color Jade represents prosperity, growth, fertility, gain of money and freshness. In China - Jade symbolizes tranquility.

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