Long: The Dragon, 5th in Chinese Zodiac Proof 2
The dragon is a near-universal figure in world mythologies and has quite complex symbolism. In China, the dragon is more benign than in most Western legends, and the powerful creature is the fifth in the 12-year zodiac cycle. Dragons with five claws are reserved for the Emperor- this is a three-clawed dragon, speaking the character "long" for dragon.
This picture shows the development of the print. These are two proofs: before and after scales.
Long: The Dragon, 5th in Chinese Zodiac Proof 2
The dragon is a near-universal figure in world mythologies and has quite complex symbolism. In China, the dragon is more benign than in most Western legends, and the powerful creature is the fifth in the 12-year zodiac cycle. Dragons with five claws are reserved for the Emperor- this is a three-clawed dragon, speaking the character "long" for dragon.
This picture shows the development of the print. These are two proofs: before and after scales.