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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.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021
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Chinese dragon
Located in Edinburgh, GB
Nataliia Svitlychna "Chinese dragon"
Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil, Acrylic

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

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