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Original Travel Poster-Renluc-Dragon-Tailed Pegasus-Shrimp-Aviation, 1951
Original Travel Poster-Renluc-Dragon-Tailed Pegasus-Shrimp-Aviation, 1951

Original Travel Poster-Renluc-Dragon-Tailed Pegasus-Shrimp-Aviation, 1951

By Renluc

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Original Travel Poster-Renluc-Dragon-Tailed Pegasus-Shrimp-Aviation, 1951 Advertising poster for Air France, we find the logo of the company (the dragon-tailed pegasus/horse also ca...

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20th Century Posters

Materials

Paper

French Double Headed Dragon Tray  1920s
French Double Headed Dragon Tray  1920s

French Double Headed Dragon Tray 1920s

Located in CA, CA

A beautiful hand carved double headed dragon tray with curved edges and two raised handles in the form of a dragon tail, the tail detailed with carved scales and fins snakes around t...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Platters and Serveware

Materials

Wood

American Gothic-Revival Gilt-Bronze "Dragon" Chandelier in the Manner of Tiffany
American Gothic-Revival Gilt-Bronze "Dragon" Chandelier in the Manner of Tiffany

American Gothic-Revival Gilt-Bronze "Dragon" Chandelier in the Manner of Tiffany

By Louis Comfort Tiffany

Located in Los Angeles, CA

The bottom of the fixture with the dragon's tail end, in the manner of Louis Comfort Tiffany (American, 1848-1933), circa 1900, New York.

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Antique Early 1900s American Medieval Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Bronze

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Cigar Box , 1880 - 1920s
Chinese Export Silver Dragon Cigar Box , 1880 - 1920s

Chinese Export Silver Dragon Cigar Box , 1880 - 1920s

Located in Braintree, GB

Dimensions - Length 33.7 cm Depth 23 cm Height 23 cm Weight 5272 grams Condition: Box has no lock key, there is a small ding on one of the dragons tail, displayed in picture 13, ot...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Meiji Decorative Boxes

Materials

Silver

Japanese Meiji Bronze Pedestal with Dragon Motif
Japanese Meiji Bronze Pedestal with Dragon Motif

Japanese Meiji Bronze Pedestal with Dragon Motif

Located in Buenos Aires, Argentina

It stands on three finely sculpted legs and delicately rests on the tip of the dragon’s tail, achieving perfect balance and harmony in its design.

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Antique Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Bronze

"St. George and the Dragon", Fabulous Art Deco Painting by Manne Östlund, 1934
"St. George and the Dragon", Fabulous Art Deco Painting by Manne Östlund, 1934

"St. George and the Dragon", Fabulous Art Deco Painting by Manne Östlund, 1934

Located in Philadelphia, PA

George slaying an orange and black dragon who seems fearful as much as fearsome. The entire scene is alive with writhing, moving elements, including the dragon's tail, which circles...

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Art Deco Paintings

Materials

Paint

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Elaborate Flying Dragon Table
Antique Japanese Meiji Period Elaborate Flying Dragon Table

Antique Japanese Meiji Period Elaborate Flying Dragon Table

Located in Forney, TX

This ornately carved figural table from the late 19th century / early 20th century demonstrates the level of pleasure and luxury pursued by the wealthy. The mythical dragon-inspi...

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Early 20th Century Asian Meiji Tables

Materials

Rosewood

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Centerpiece on Marble Base
19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Centerpiece on Marble Base

19th Century French Napoleon III Period Bronze Centerpiece on Marble Base

Located in Dallas, TX

An exceptional 19th century French Napoleon III period bronze centerpiece on marble base depicts Bacchus and Ariadne in full relief, plus an intriguing dragon's tail handle on each s...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Urns

Materials

Marble, Bronze

19th Century Chinese Carved Wood Mythical Animal, Rooster-Horse Design
19th Century Chinese Carved Wood Mythical Animal, Rooster-Horse Design

19th Century Chinese Carved Wood Mythical Animal, Rooster-Horse Design

Located in Lincoln, GB

19th Century Chinese Mythical Animal Carving – Rooster Horse with Dragon Tail This rare and captivating 19th-century Chinese carved wooden figure depicts a mythical animal – a unique...

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Antique 19th Century Antiquities

Materials

Silk, Wood

Original Vintage Air France Plaque-Pegasus Shrimp-Aviation, 1948
Original Vintage Air France Plaque-Pegasus Shrimp-Aviation, 1948

Original Vintage Air France Plaque-Pegasus Shrimp-Aviation, 1948

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Original Vintage Air France Plaque-Pegasus Shrimp-Aviation, 1948 Advertising poster for Air France, we find the logo of the company (the dragon-tailed pegasus/horse also called th...

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20th Century French Posters

Materials

Paper

Meiji Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Ginbari Dragon Vase by Kumeno Teitaro
Meiji Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Ginbari Dragon Vase by Kumeno Teitaro

Meiji Japanese Cloisonné Enamel Ginbari Dragon Vase by Kumeno Teitaro

By Kumeno Teitaro

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

A museum-quality work of considerable rarity and sophistication, this vase exemplifies the pinnacle of Meiji period cloisonné—uniting technical innovation, masterful execution, and a...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Copper, Enamel

20th Century Blue Field Geometric with Rhombus in Wool Nomad Kazakh, Early 1900
20th Century Blue Field Geometric with Rhombus in Wool Nomad Kazakh, Early 1900

20th Century Blue Field Geometric with Rhombus in Wool Nomad Kazakh, Early 1900

Located in Firenze, IT

Our example of the early twentieth century is part of the "multiple medallions" type: the central field is decorated with a succession of polygons, which have the perimeter decorated...

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Early 20th Century Caucasian Kazak Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pair of Chinese Ming Sancai Chiwen Roof Tiles, c. 1650
Pair of Chinese Ming Sancai Chiwen Roof Tiles, c. 1650

Pair of Chinese Ming Sancai Chiwen Roof Tiles, c. 1650

Located in Chicago, IL

With wide-open jaws and scaly, curled tails, the tiles depict a mythical creature known as a chiwen (蚩吻), a chimeric being with the face of a dragon, tail of a fish and wings of a bi...

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Ming Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Pair of Chinese Blue Glazed Chiwen Roof Tiles, c. 1750
Pair of Chinese Blue Glazed Chiwen Roof Tiles, c. 1750

Pair of Chinese Blue Glazed Chiwen Roof Tiles, c. 1750

Located in Chicago, IL

With wide-open jaws and scaly, curled tails, the tiles depict a mythical creature known as a chiwen (蚩吻), a chimeric being with the face of a dragon, tail of a fish and wings of a bi...

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Antique 18th Century Chinese Qing Ceramics

Materials

Earthenware

Beshir Long Runner, Dynamic and Collectible, Rare
Beshir Long Runner, Dynamic and Collectible, Rare

Beshir Long Runner, Dynamic and Collectible, Rare

Located in WYNNUM, QLD

One thing is certain: they wove some magnificent and strong rugs, with a very distinct pattern language which bears some but not much commonality with the better-known tribes; they e...

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Antique Early 19th Century Turkmen Central Asian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Plaquet, Original Air France Poster, Capital Airlines, USA, Aviation, Plane 1952
Plaquet, Original Air France Poster, Capital Airlines, USA, Aviation, Plane 1952

Plaquet, Original Air France Poster, Capital Airlines, USA, Aviation, Plane 1952

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

It features the logo of the French company (the pegasus/horse with a dragon's tail also called the shrimp, 1933-1975) as well as the logo of Capital Airlines (A stylized bird and 5 s...

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Sax Shaw (1916-2000) Stained Glass Window with Dragon
Sax Shaw (1916-2000) Stained Glass Window with Dragon

Sax Shaw (1916-2000) Stained Glass Window with Dragon

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

Beautifully made using glass in shades of red, green, blue and purple, this contemporary stained glass window panel centres around a great dragon with long, coiling tail, great wings...

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Late 20th Century English Mid-Century Modern Windows

Materials

Lead

Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vase with Dragon & Phoenix, Pat & Gold
Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vase with Dragon & Phoenix, Pat & Gold

Monumental Meiji Period Japanese Bronze Vase with Dragon & Phoenix, Pat & Gold

Located in New York, NY

The neck is dominated by a high relief dragon coiled around the surface, its scaled body wrapping tightly with extended claws and a curling tail.

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Antique Late 19th Century Meiji Vases

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chinese Porcelain Fencai Iron Red Dragon Clouds Snuff Bottle Qing 19c
Antique Chinese Porcelain Fencai Iron Red Dragon Clouds Snuff Bottle Qing 19c

Antique Chinese Porcelain Fencai Iron Red Dragon Clouds Snuff Bottle Qing 19c

Located in Richmond, CA

This artistic choice creates a sense of mystery and movement, as only several parts of the dragon's body, sharp claws, and tail are visible, suggesting its immense size and mythical ...

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Antique Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Porcelain

Pair of French Mythological Eagle Table Lamps in Bronze, Muller Frères Style
Pair of French Mythological Eagle Table Lamps in Bronze, Muller Frères Style

Pair of French Mythological Eagle Table Lamps in Bronze, Muller Frères Style

By Muller Frères

Located in Barcelona, ES

These mythological creatures feauture the body of an eagle figure with open wings, dragon / lion head, tail and claw feet. From the lion or dragon's head brass repoussé conical lamps...

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Early 20th Century French Art Deco Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of French Empire Style Malachite, Lapis Lazuli and Ormolu Vases
Pair of French Empire Style Malachite, Lapis Lazuli and Ormolu Vases

Pair of French Empire Style Malachite, Lapis Lazuli and Ormolu Vases

Located in London, GB

Twin ormolu handles are mounted on the sides, each one shaped to depict a dragon. The mythical beast’s tail wraps around the draped ormolu garland of flowers and foliage.

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20th Century French Empire Vases

Materials

Lapis Lazuli, Malachite, Ormolu

Italian 19th C. Grand Tour Period Patinated Bronze Oil Lamp, After B. Boschetti
Italian 19th C. Grand Tour Period Patinated Bronze Oil Lamp, After B. Boschetti

Italian 19th C. Grand Tour Period Patinated Bronze Oil Lamp, After B. Boschetti

Located in New York, NY

One side is formed by a winged dragon with a curled tail serving as the handle, its body detailed with textured scales, raised wings, pointed ears, and an open mouth.

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Antique 1840s Italian Grand Tour Urns

Materials

Breche Violette Marble, Bronze

Antique Tarot Parlour Table, English, Oak, Zodiac Carving, Victorian, Circa 1870
Antique Tarot Parlour Table, English, Oak, Zodiac Carving, Victorian, Circa 1870

Antique Tarot Parlour Table, English, Oak, Zodiac Carving, Victorian, Circa 1870

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

Of fine quality English oak, the table displays wonderful grain interest, highlighted by shimmering medullary rays and warm caramel hues The circular top captivates with its extraord...

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Antique 1870s British Victorian Center Tables

Materials

Oak

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Triangular Salver
Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Triangular Salver

Antique Edwardian Sterling Silver Triangular Salver

By Harry Brasted

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

The surface of this unusual salver is embellished with an impressive contemporary bright cut engraved crest depicting out of a mural crown a dragon displayed and tail coiled. The ...

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Antique Early 1900s British Edwardian Sterling Silver

Materials

Sterling Silver

Biedermeier Centre Table, Satin Birch & Ebonised, Lion-Mask Legs
Biedermeier Centre Table, Satin Birch & Ebonised, Lion-Mask Legs

Biedermeier Centre Table, Satin Birch & Ebonised, Lion-Mask Legs

Located in Brighton, West Sussex

The ouroboros is an ancient symbol depicting a serpent or dragon eating its own tail in a closed circle. It means 'tail devourer' in Greek and is known as the oldest allegorical symb...

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Antique Early 19th Century Austrian Biedermeier Center Tables

Materials

Birch

Columbia by 1847 Rogers Silverplate Flatware Set for 12 Service 104 pcs
Columbia by 1847 Rogers Silverplate Flatware Set for 12 Service 104 pcs

Columbia by 1847 Rogers Silverplate Flatware Set for 12 Service 104 pcs

By 1847 Rogers Bros.

Located in Big Bend, WI

This beautiful and unique pattern features a stylized dolphin on the handles with a dragon-like tongue with the tail wrapping around the handles.

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20th Century Sheffield and Silverplate

Materials

Sterling Silver

Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case
Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case

Antique Chinese Export Silver Cigarette Case

Located in New York, NY

Curved and rectangular with push tab. On cover engraved tail-chasing dragon—all talons and horns and scaly serpentine body.

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Snuff Boxes and Tobacco Boxes

Materials

Silver

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Ming, Dragon Spring Craved Phoenix Tail Pattern Porcelain Beaker
Ming, Dragon Spring Craved Phoenix Tail Pattern Porcelain Beaker

Ming, Dragon Spring Craved Phoenix Tail Pattern Porcelain Beaker

Located in San Gabriel, CA

Ming, dragon spring craved Phoenix tail pattern porcelain beaker/ ?

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Antique 17th Century Chinese Antiquities

Materials

Porcelain

Davenport Part Dinner Service in the Clobbered Dragon Pattern
Davenport Part Dinner Service in the Clobbered Dragon Pattern

Davenport Part Dinner Service in the Clobbered Dragon Pattern

Located in New York, NY

Each piece centers a dragon with the tail wrapping over the edge and onto the back of the plate, amongst white Oriental flowers and green leaves.

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Antique 19th Century British Dinner Plates

Materials

Ceramic

19th Century Emperor-on-Dragon and Lucky-Bat Design, Qing Dynasty Cloisonné Box
19th Century Emperor-on-Dragon and Lucky-Bat Design, Qing Dynasty Cloisonné Box

19th Century Emperor-on-Dragon and Lucky-Bat Design, Qing Dynasty Cloisonné Box

Located in South Newfane, VT

This highly detailed, multi-metal Qing Dynasty cloisonné box features a raised design in bronze and copper, depicting an Emperor-Warrior mounted on a horse with a dragon head. The em...

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Antique Early 19th Century Chinese Qing Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper, Enamel

19th c.Japanese Bronze Monkey with Old medal Patina
19th c.Japanese Bronze Monkey with Old medal Patina

19th c.Japanese Bronze Monkey with Old medal Patina

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H 7.1 in W 6.4 in D 6.4 in

19th c.Japanese Bronze Monkey with Old medal Patina

Located in Paris, FR

He is holding a peach, clothed in a oversize men’s coat decorated with fancy cabochons with long tail horned dragon’s. Monkey pointed ears add a curious but devil-like to its posture.

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Dragon scale calcite with chalcopyrite
Dragon scale calcite with chalcopyrite

Dragon scale calcite with chalcopyrite

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H 12.01 in W 4.73 in D 5.52 in

Dragon scale calcite with chalcopyrite

Located in London, GB

A larger specimen aptly representing a dragon’s tail.

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier American Natural Specimens

Materials

Pyrite

Stamped Japanese circa 1880 Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Dragon Corner Armchair
Stamped Japanese circa 1880 Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Dragon Corner Armchair

Stamped Japanese circa 1880 Qing Dynasty Carved Hardwood Dragon Corner Armchair

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

You start with the dragons head as the left arm, his left arm makes up the pillar, moving to the middle back rest which is the right of the dragon and finishing with the dragons tail...

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Antique 1880s Japanese Qing Armchairs

Materials

Hardwood

Pair of Large Griffins Sculptures in Terracotta Style Stone, 1940’s
Pair of Large Griffins Sculptures in Terracotta Style Stone, 1940’s

Pair of Large Griffins Sculptures in Terracotta Style Stone, 1940’s

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

Sometimes, we can talk about this fantastical animal as chimeras: initially the word designates a hybrid animal with a lion head and a dragon tail which breathes fire. The chimera te...

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Vintage 1940s European Animal Sculptures

Materials

Stone

Dehedin, Original Air France Poster, Cargo, Constellation, Aviation, Plane 1952
Dehedin, Original Air France Poster, Cargo, Constellation, Aviation, Plane 1952

Dehedin, Original Air France Poster, Cargo, Constellation, Aviation, Plane 1952

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

It features the company logo: the pegasus/horse with a dragon's tail also called "the shrimp" (1933-1975).

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Bronze Dragon
Bronze Dragon

Bronze Dragon

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H 6.5 in W 12.25 in D 2.5 in

Bronze Dragon

Located in Somis, CA

With a long, narrow, masculine body and curved tail, this dragon is very elegant. A fantastic collectible, this piece is also a great Feng Shui tool, effectively aid you where you ne...

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2010s Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Dragon Pendant, Rubies, Emeralds, Baroque Pearl, Silver
Dragon Pendant, Rubies, Emeralds, Baroque Pearl, Silver

Dragon Pendant, Rubies, Emeralds, Baroque Pearl, Silver

Located in Madrid, ES

A chain attached to the dragon's head and tail keeps the brooch in its correct position.

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20th Century European Other Collectible Jewelry

Materials

Silver, Other

Antique Asian Hand Carved Full Body Dragon Armchair
Antique Asian Hand Carved Full Body Dragon Armchair

Antique Asian Hand Carved Full Body Dragon Armchair

Located in San Francisco, CA

Sitting in this chair your right arm will rest on the dragons head and your left arm on it's tail. The dragons legs and claws are show under the support of the dragons head, and the ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Furniture

Materials

Wood

Rare St. George and the Dragon Sculpture by Nylund for Rorstrand
Rare St. George and the Dragon Sculpture by Nylund for Rorstrand

Rare St. George and the Dragon Sculpture by Nylund for Rorstrand

By Gunnar Nylund

Located in Philadelphia, PA

This piece is full of energy, with the great, scaled tail of the dragon twisting around the body of the horse, powerful yet helpless under the attack of St.

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Sculptures

Materials

Porcelain

17th  Spanish Sculpture in Carved Silver Gild Wood Saint Michel, Castilia
17th  Spanish Sculpture in Carved Silver Gild Wood Saint Michel, Castilia

17th Spanish Sculpture in Carved Silver Gild Wood Saint Michel, Castilia

Located in Valladolid, ES

Evil in this case takes an anthropomorphic form (another common variant being a dragon). A human-like character with horns and a snake or dragon tail is observed.

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Antique 1680s Albanian Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Gold Leaf, Silver Leaf

Wedgwood Majolica Dragon Teapot in Cobalt Blue by Hugues Protât, Dated 1871
Wedgwood Majolica Dragon Teapot in Cobalt Blue by Hugues Protât, Dated 1871

Wedgwood Majolica Dragon Teapot in Cobalt Blue by Hugues Protât, Dated 1871

By Wedgwood

Located in Banner Elk, NC

In the Japonisme taste; the bail handle modeled as a dragon, its tail curled around the ovid-shaped pot glazed in cobalt blue, the body arched and head uplifted to form the spout.

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Antique 1870s English Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Majolica

Art Deco Dragon in Brass by Hagenauer Vienna made circa 1930-35
Art Deco Dragon in Brass by Hagenauer Vienna made circa 1930-35

Art Deco Dragon in Brass by Hagenauer Vienna made circa 1930-35

By Karl Hagenauer

Located in Vienna, AT

The dragon is raising its tail / the animal figurine is turning itself backwards, too

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Vintage 1930s Austrian Art Deco Sculptures

Pair of Chinese 19th Century Zitanwood Horseshoe-Back Chairs

Pair of Chinese 19th Century Zitanwood Horseshoe-Back Chairs

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

A pair of Chinese 19th century horseshoe back chairs each with a curved vertical splat carved to the centre with two scroll-tailed dragons within a shaped cartouche, with a scrolled ...

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Chairs

Japanese Redware Pottery Vases
Japanese Redware Pottery Vases

Japanese Redware Pottery Vases

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H 10 in W 5 in L 10 in

Japanese Redware Pottery Vases

Located in Downingtown, PA

The bottle-form redware vases are decorated with a moulded design of a three-clawed scaled dragon, its tail and body entwining the vase against a pricked raised ground.

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Vases

Materials

Pottery

Antique French Empire Napoleon III Figural Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock
Antique French Empire Napoleon III Figural Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Antique French Empire Napoleon III Figural Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock

Located in Big Flats, NY

Antique Classical French Empire Napoleon III figural gilt bronze mantel clock features cherub navigating horse drawn chariot with dragon at tail end, base with embossed high relief C...

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Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Rare Japanese Hexagonal Kutani Pottery Incense Burner Meiji Period
Rare Japanese Hexagonal Kutani Pottery Incense Burner Meiji Period

Rare Japanese Hexagonal Kutani Pottery Incense Burner Meiji Period

Located in Prahran, Victoria

A large, rare and colourful Japanese hexagonal Aode style Kutani pottery incense burner with tripod legs and a splendid phoenix finial, wing outstretched, complete with yellow, teal ...

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Antique 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Pottery

George III Irish Rococo Style Carved Pine Pier Mirror and Matching Console
George III Irish Rococo Style Carved Pine Pier Mirror and Matching Console

George III Irish Rococo Style Carved Pine Pier Mirror and Matching Console

Located in Dallas, TX

The crest of the mirror frame is carved with scroll-work, roses, acanthus foliage and shell forms. A two-legged winged dragon with barbed tail surmounts the top left corner and a ho-...

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Antique 1860s Great Britain (UK) Chippendale Console Tables

Materials

Mirror, Pine

Antique French Specimen Wood Louis XV Marquetry Ormolu Round Tilt-Top Table 1870
Antique French Specimen Wood Louis XV Marquetry Ormolu Round Tilt-Top Table 1870

Antique French Specimen Wood Louis XV Marquetry Ormolu Round Tilt-Top Table 1870

By Joseph Cremer

Located in Portland, OR

The round rosewood table top is sumptuously inlaid with many specimen woods, the outside band of inlay having dragons joined at the tail and punctuated with flowering tazas.

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Antique 1870s French Louis XV Center Tables

Materials

Ormolu

Bronze 'Angler' Light Sculpture by Carlo Lorenzetti
Bronze 'Angler' Light Sculpture by Carlo Lorenzetti

Bronze 'Angler' Light Sculpture by Carlo Lorenzetti

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H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 17.72 in

Bronze 'Angler' Light Sculpture by Carlo Lorenzetti

By Carlo Lorenzetti

Located in Antwerp, BE

Most often the Ouroboros is depicted as a snake or dragon eating its own tail. Its symbolic and cultural value differs from one culture to another, however the Swiss psychologist and...

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2010s North American Neoclassical Revival Table Lamps

Materials

Bronze

Iron and Gilt Decorated Floor Lamp with Winged Griffin Decoration C 1900
Iron and Gilt Decorated Floor Lamp with Winged Griffin Decoration C 1900

Iron and Gilt Decorated Floor Lamp with Winged Griffin Decoration C 1900

Located in Philadelphia, PA

An iron and gilt decorated floor lamp with winged griffin decoration C 1900. The dragon's tail wrapping the light's standard.

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Early 20th Century Floor Lamps

Materials

Iron

Carved Japanese Meiji Dragon Table
Carved Japanese Meiji Dragon Table

Carved Japanese Meiji Dragon Table

Located in Houston, TX

This ornately carved figural table from the late 19th century / early 20th century demonstrates the level of pleasure and luxury pursued by the wealthy. The mythical dragon-inspi...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Meiji Furniture

Materials

Wood

Pair of Majestic Chinese Gilt Brass Foo Dogs/Temple Dogs, circa 1880-1910
Pair of Majestic Chinese Gilt Brass Foo Dogs/Temple Dogs, circa 1880-1910

Pair of Majestic Chinese Gilt Brass Foo Dogs/Temple Dogs, circa 1880-1910

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

This Majestic pair of foo dogs are solid brass with worn gilt decoration, Typical Chinese dragon head, large dragon or lions paw type feet, dragon tail, and wings.

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Antique Late 19th Century Chinese Qing Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Brass

Louis XV Giltwood Rococo Marble-Top Console circa 1740
Louis XV Giltwood Rococo Marble-Top Console circa 1740

Louis XV Giltwood Rococo Marble-Top Console circa 1740

Located in Nashville, TN

Each leg starting as a climbing vine but turning into dragon's tail and ending as a winged dragon. The lower stretcher and the top skirt in pierced rocaille shells.

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Antique Mid-18th Century French Rococo Console Tables

Materials

Marble

Yasse Tabuchi, Original Vintage Airline Poster, Air France, Paris Tokyo, 1952
Yasse Tabuchi, Original Vintage Airline Poster, Air France, Paris Tokyo, 1952

Yasse Tabuchi, Original Vintage Airline Poster, Air France, Paris Tokyo, 1952

By Yasse Tabuchi

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Among the illustrations there is the company logo (the pegasus / dragon-tailed horse also called the shrimp, 1933-1975), as well as a Japanese woman in a kimono.

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20th Century French Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Jean Even, Original Vintage Airline Poster, Air France, Istanbul, Turkey, 1950
Jean Even, Original Vintage Airline Poster, Air France, Istanbul, Turkey, 1950

Jean Even, Original Vintage Airline Poster, Air France, Istanbul, Turkey, 1950

By Jean Even

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

Along with the logo of the company (the pegasus / dragon-tailed horse also called the shrimp, 1933-1975), there is a bedouin with two camels on the shores of the Bosporus in Turkey.

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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Posters

Materials

Paper

Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, Hippocampus Greek Mythological Wall Hanging
Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, Hippocampus Greek Mythological Wall Hanging

Antique French Aubusson Tapestry, Hippocampus Greek Mythological Wall Hanging

By Nicolas Poussin, Charles Le Brun

Located in Dallas, TX

The bottom half is made of a serpent-like dragon tail. This highly imaginative work would make a splendid accent to a dining room, office, study, library, front room, living room, be...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Baroque Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Chinese Dragon Telephone, circa 1980s
Chinese Dragon Telephone, circa 1980s

Chinese Dragon Telephone, circa 1980s

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H 5 in W 9 in D 9.5 in

Chinese Dragon Telephone, circa 1980s

Located in New York, NY

A very beautiful, rare, and exotic Chinese dragon landline telephone, circa 1980s-1990s. Phone is a hard carved wood with all the details of a dragon (claws, tongue, horns, tail, etc.)

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Late 20th Century Chinese Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Jade

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Flared Dragon Vases
Pair of Chinese Blue and White Flared Dragon Vases

Pair of Chinese Blue and White Flared Dragon Vases

Located in Westwood, NJ

A pair of Chinese export blue and white ovoid shape flared vase, decorated with a long-tailed Chinese dragon playing amongst flowers.  

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20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Japanese Porcelain Dragon Vase by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period
Japanese Porcelain Dragon Vase by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

Japanese Porcelain Dragon Vase by Makuzu Kozan Meiji Period

By Makuzu Kozan

Located in Atlanta, GA

The vase is made in a classic elongated baluster form and decorated in an unusual yellow monochrome enamel. A flying yellow dragon with claws and long tail was made the sole focus of...

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Early 20th Century Japanese Japonisme Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Hand Forged Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons or Firedogs / Fireplace Tools
Antique Hand Forged Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons or Firedogs / Fireplace Tools

Antique Hand Forged Wrought Iron Dragon Andirons or Firedogs / Fireplace Tools

Located in Lisse, NL

The depth is measured from the tip of the dragons tongue to his curled tail. We have a passion for the unique, for quality, for stylish yet practical and for craftsmanship of years ...

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Antique Late 19th Century French Andirons

Materials

Wrought Iron

Benevolent Five Clawed Dragon Design Black Antique Chinese Rug. Size: 7' x 9' 6"
Benevolent Five Clawed Dragon Design Black Antique Chinese Rug. Size: 7' x 9' 6"

Benevolent Five Clawed Dragon Design Black Antique Chinese Rug. Size: 7' x 9' 6"

Located in New York, NY

From the proud eyes and fearsome fangs, to the powerful claws and flowing tail, the dragon designs on this breathtaking room size rug are finely detailed and give each creature life....

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

Materials

Wool

Oscar Bach Style Wall Mirror
Oscar Bach Style Wall Mirror

Oscar Bach Style Wall Mirror

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H 17 in W 12.25 in D 1.25 in

Oscar Bach Style Wall Mirror

Located in Brooklyn, NY

The top has a griffin perched atop a seashell which is flanked on either side by a dragon whose tail coils down cattail plants that flank the sides of the mirror.

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Vintage 1920s American Renaissance Revival Wall Mirrors

Materials

Metal

Antique Jabberwocky Pattern Cup and Saucer First Period Worcester Circa 1770
Antique Jabberwocky Pattern Cup and Saucer First Period Worcester Circa 1770

Antique Jabberwocky Pattern Cup and Saucer First Period Worcester Circa 1770

By 1st Period Worcester Dr. Wall

Located in Katonah, NY

The pattern depicts a long-tailed dragon-type bird flying by an over-glaze blue enamel branch, surrounded by rich foliage, all within the turquoise border and gilt-lined rims.

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Antique Late 18th Century English Regency Tea Sets

Materials

Porcelain

Large Chinese Porcelain Lidded Jar Hand Painted Blue and White, Double Circle
Large Chinese Porcelain Lidded Jar Hand Painted Blue and White, Double Circle

Large Chinese Porcelain Lidded Jar Hand Painted Blue and White, Double Circle

Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire

This jar is beautifully hand decorated in a free flowing style with various shades of a steely cobalt blue, showing an imperial five toed dragon chasing a flaming pearl, set among cl...

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Early 20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Ceramics

Materials

Porcelain

Mantel Clock, 19th Century French Louis XVI in Bronze
Mantel Clock, 19th Century French Louis XVI in Bronze

Mantel Clock, 19th Century French Louis XVI in Bronze

Located in Dallas, TX

19th century French Louis XVI mantel clock is a marvel of the metalsmith's art, featuring a gloriously detailed urn bursting with flowers and draped with ribbon and fabric situated a...

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Antique 1880s French Romantic Mantel Clocks

Materials

Bronze

Mythos and Majesty: A Tapestry of Heraldic Legends Engraved and Framed, ca.1801
Mythos and Majesty: A Tapestry of Heraldic Legends Engraved and Framed, ca.1801

Mythos and Majesty: A Tapestry of Heraldic Legends Engraved and Framed, ca.1801

Located in Langweer, NL

A large bird with spread wings at the bottom of the image, possibly an eagle, which is a common symbol of power and is widely used in heraldry. 2. A rooster with dragon-like wings an...

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Antique Early 1800s Prints

Materials

Paper

Dragon's Tail Table Lamp
Dragon's Tail Table Lamp

Dragon's Tail Table Lamp

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H 20 in W 23 in D 10 in

Dragon's Tail Table Lamp

By Luisa Robinson

Located in Hudson, NY

A Dragon's Tail Table Lamp designed by Luisa Robinson for Hive, constructed with folded paper.

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Philippine Other Table Lamps

Materials

Steel

Carved Wood /silver Gilt/painted Saint George And The Dragon
Carved Wood /silver Gilt/painted Saint George And The Dragon

Carved Wood /silver Gilt/painted Saint George And The Dragon

Located in Woodbury, CT

SHOWING TRACES OF THE ORIGINAL SILVER GILT , GESSO AND PAINT. THE END OF THE DRAGON'S TAIL HAS BEEN REPLACED

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier Folk Art Sculptures

Materials

Vermeil, Silver

18th Century Fine English Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock
18th Century Fine English Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock

18th Century Fine English Chinoiserie Tall Case Clock

Located in Chamblee, GA

The entire surface is decorated with gilt highlights including leaves and vines on the sides, two dragon tailed birds on the cove molding, a chinoiserie scene on the base, and variou...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Clocks

Mid Century Copper Dragon
Mid Century Copper Dragon

Mid Century Copper Dragon

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H 41 in W 31 in D 26 in

Mid Century Copper Dragon

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Fantastic hand wrought copper winged dragon with serpent tail and scales.

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Vintage 1960s Unknown Sculptures

Large Chinese Cloisonné Dragon
Large Chinese Cloisonné Dragon

Large Chinese Cloisonné Dragon

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H 38.5 in Dm 15.5 in

Large Chinese Cloisonné Dragon

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

This Chinese cloisonné five toed standing dragon with a tail is very rare and quite impressive due to its posture and size.

Category

20th Century Chinese Chinese Export Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Bronze

Exceptional Rare Large Dragon Form Ceremonial Kasa
Exceptional Rare Large Dragon Form Ceremonial Kasa

Exceptional Rare Large Dragon Form Ceremonial Kasa

Located in London, GB

Ceremonial Kasa with stylized dragon’s head and tail incorporating loop handles.

Category

Antique 1860s Norwegian Tribal Art

Materials

Birch

Monumental 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany China Bookcase
Monumental 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany China Bookcase

Monumental 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Mahogany China Bookcase

Located in Charleston, SC

The two flanking pavilions have fish scale tiled pagoda roofs and a central roof line with stylized dragon tail arches, waves and flames. Each flanking pagoda has a front roofline su...

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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinese Chippendale Cabinets

Blue & White Hirado Porcelain Ewer
Blue & White Hirado Porcelain Ewer

Blue & White Hirado Porcelain Ewer

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H 10.5 in W 8 in D 4.5 in

Blue & White Hirado Porcelain Ewer

Located in Woodbury, CT

Rare double gourd ewer with a very fine and intricate dragon spout and tail handle. Produced at Mikawachi near Arita, Japan.

Category

Antique 19th Century Japanese Pitchers

English Regency Convex Mirror

English Regency Convex Mirror

Located in Sheffield, MA

Large Regency giltwood convex mirror, the carved reeded circular frame with an ebonized reeded slip, the carved ebonized winged dragon with arrow-shaped tail and tongue atop a rocky ...

Category

Antique 19th Century English More Mirrors

Materials

Wood

English Regency Convex Mirror
English Regency Convex Mirror

English Regency Convex Mirror

Located in Sheffield, MA

Large Regency giltwood convex miror, the carved reeded circular frame with an ebonized reeded slip, the carved ebonized winged dragon with arrow tail and tongure atop a rocky ledge f...

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Antique 19th Century English Wall Mirrors

Pottery Salt Laze Teapot Relief Decorated in Blue with Shells Foliage and Birds
Pottery Salt Laze Teapot Relief Decorated in Blue with Shells Foliage and Birds

Pottery Salt Laze Teapot Relief Decorated in Blue with Shells Foliage and Birds

Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE

The teapot finial is in the form of a beast with tail possibly a dragon. The diamond form of the piece is especially appealing and dates, circa 1745 period Staffordshire England.

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Dish, Kakiemon Decoration: Flaming Tortoise, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1755
Dish, Kakiemon Decoration: Flaming Tortoise, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1755

Dish, Kakiemon Decoration: Flaming Tortoise, Bow Porcelain Factory, circa 1755

By Bow Porcelain

Located in Melbourne, Victoria

Deep dish of chamfered rectangular form, painted after the Kakiemon with the flaming tortoise pattern of a large central dragon chasing its tail and surrounded by a ‘flaming tortoise...

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Antique Mid-18th Century English Japonisme Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

First Period Worcester Jabberwocky Pattern Teacup & Saucer
First Period Worcester Jabberwocky Pattern Teacup & Saucer

First Period Worcester Jabberwocky Pattern Teacup & Saucer

By Royal Worcester

Located in Sittingbourne, Kent

A fine First Period Worcester Teacup and Saucer of fluted form with scroll handle, painted in Kakiemon style with the so-called "Jabberwocky" pattern depicting a long tailed dragon...

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

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By Ferrari Milano

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Sterling Silver

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Awesome Antique Bronze Gothic Revival 9 Light Chandelier with Phoenix Sculpture

Awesome Antique Bronze Gothic Revival 9 Light Chandelier with Phoenix Sculpture

Located in Lisse, NL

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Important 19th Century Amboyna and Purpleheart Cabinet by Henry Dasson of Paris

Important 19th Century Amboyna and Purpleheart Cabinet by Henry Dasson of Paris

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