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What does a Chinese dragon mean?
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A Chinese dragon, in Chinese culture, represents luck, strength, and health. Due to these associations, the dragon has become the symbol of imperial power and authority.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Large Antique Chinese Dragon Rug
Located in New York, NY
Very rare antique Chinese Peking rug with pictorial dragons found in 5 round circular round motifs
Category
20th Century Chinese Empire Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Zabihi Collection Ivory Antique Chinese Dragon Rug
Located in New York, NY
An early 20th century Chinese Peking Dragon motif rug with a spacious open field design on an ivory
Category
20th Century Chinese Empire Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Art Deco Red Handmade Chinese Dragon Design Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
rug has orange and green accents in a gorgeous traditional Chinese dragon art design.
This rug
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Art Deco Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage 1980 Silk Chinese Dragon Carpet ( 3' x 5' - 91 x 152 )
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1980 Silk Chinese Dragon Carpet ( 3' x 5' - 91 x 152 )
Category
Vintage 1980s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Early 20th Century Chinese Dragon Carpet ( 6'2" x 8'6" - 188 x 259 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Chinese Dragon Carpet ( 6'2" x 8'6" - 188 x 259 )
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Chinese Dragon Carpet ( 12' x 15'6" - 366 x 472 )
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th Century Chinese Dragon Carpet ( 12' x 15'6" - 366 x 472 )
Dragons on golden background.
Category
Vintage 1920s Chinese Chinese and East Asian Rugs
Materials
Wool
