Chinese Antique Blue Glazed Porcelain Vase with a dragon encircling around the neck - Qing Dynasty The Dragon - symbol of life, growth and bringer of harmony, virtue, riches, fulfillment and longevity. In Eastern art, as far as mythical creatures go, the dragon still attracts the most attention. Most likely because it is revered for its courage, inspiration, creativity and luck. Every 12 years when the Year Of The Dragon comes around there is a spike in childbirths in Asia. Images of the dragon that are highly animated attract more luck, while the expressions of character are good

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