The Chinese dragon is depicted as a long, scaled, snake-like creature with five claws. In contrast to the Western dragon which stands on four legs and which is usually portrayed as evil, the Chinese dragon has long been a potent symbol of auspicious power in Chinese folklore and art . The Chinese dragon is traditionally also the embodiment of the concept of yang (male) and associated with the weather as the bringer of rain and water in an agriculturally water-driven nation. Its female counterpart is the Fenghuang .
The dragon was historically the symbol of the Emperor of China . The dragon is sometimes used in the West as a national emblem of China . all is made by original basswood and first-class workmanship, as all 3D puzzles have no paint, so it is lead-free and safe toy for Children. Ages 6 and above. |