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What does a Chinese dragon mean?

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What does a Chinese dragon mean?
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.
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Antique Chinese Dragon Rug
Located in New York, NY
Antique Chinese Dragon Rug Size: 6'0" × 8'9" (182 × 266 cm) Color: Beige, Blue, Black
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Chippendale Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Antique Chinese Dragon Rug
Located in New York, NY
'' Chinese dragons are an important and powerful symbol in the eastern world and are sometimes find in
Category

20th Century Chinese Empire Chinese and East Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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

Vintage 1980s Chinese Dragon Carpet ( 5'7" x 8'7" - 170 x 262 )
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1980s Chinese Dragon Carpet ( 5'7" x 8'7" - 170 x 262 )
Category

Vintage 1980s Chinese Art Deco 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

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

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